| current & upcoming events | ||
 | Photography Group Show | |
| date: 2010-09-04 to 2010-10-16 | ||
| front line contemporary will be featuring photography works by the following front line contemporary artists: HAN Bing, HONG Hao, MA Yanling, SUN Hongbin, WENG Fen, WU Yuren, Xue Jun , Xie Wenyue and Zhou Jun. | ||
 | 'MADE IN CHINA" | |
| date: 2010-06-11 to 2010-09-10 | ||
| front line contemporary is pround to exhibit works by PANG Yongjie, HE Saibang, CAI Hongshuo, ZHANG Hui, CHEN Hangfeng, ZHOU Jun, Virignie Lerouge-Knight, Christin Kalweit and Christophe Demaitre.
Venue: RADISSON Hotel in Pudong Opening: 11 June 2010 Duration: 3 months Address: 1199 Yingchun Rd, Pudong 上海市，浦东新区，迎春路1199号 Metro: Century Park | ||
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 | ZHU Wei's SOLO Show: Ink on Paper and lithographies | |
| date: 2010-05-22 to 2010-08-24 | ||
| front line contemporary is featuring recent original Ink on paper works and lithographies by renowned Beijing artist ZHU Wei. | ||
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| past events | ||
 | Contemplation - Group show for CAI Hongshuo, HE Saibang, DONG Wensheng | |
| date: 2010-04-17 to 2010-05-21 | ||
| front line contemporary will exhibit works by CAI Hongshuo, HE Saibang and DONG Wensheng to celebrate the opening of its new space in Yongjia Lu, 588 in Shanghai.
Born in 1979, Cai Hongshuo currently lives in the countryside in Zhejiang where he leads the life of the contemplative recluse, fishing and observing nature, using photography to focus on the inner world of all things and beings. 55 year old HE Saibang's exquisite work has achieved excellence thanks to his ability to put his own very personal visual experience of the world on paper. DONG Wensheng’s conceptual photography uses the natural and architectural elements of Chinese Gardens and other natural landscapes as a stage setting to insert objects the viewer does not expect to see. Framed by background lighting, the artist creates an almost magical space for the viewer to contemplate beauty, intimacy, mystery and engage in a deeper philosophical consideration of the value of life. Please come to 588 Yongjia Lu to check on our new space and enjoy the art show. | ||
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 | BU Hua | |
| date: 2010-01-17 to 2010-02-28 | ||
| front line contemporary is pround to exhibit works by BU Hua in early 2010. Born in Beijing in 1973 into a painters' family and trained in block printing andillustration, BU Hua is already a well-known player in the field of Chinese animation with a major following among cartooners on-line.
Her allegoric work such as series "Meeting again without Panic" is imaginative and existential. It explores the hazy border between reality, free will and meaning of life in a persistent lucid dream-like state. | ||
 | Young artist CAI Ming's recent Chinese Ink on Paper works | |
| date: 2009-12-06 to 2010-01-17 | ||
| front line contemporary will be featuring recent Chinese Ink on paper works by CAI Ming. Cai Ming’s recent series of paintings comes out of an inspired moment in Shanghai, when the artist viewed the sprawling city from the top of Jinmao tower. These works are imbued with the same feeling of awe, the overwhelming feeling of reverence, admiration, fear, produced by this grand view of the megalopolis that he witnessed that day. Always fascinated by color and form, the classically trained Cai, succeeded in translating a traditional medium into a contemporary subject. The resulting body of works demonstrate Cai’s effort to redefine classical Chinese landscape painting to express modern-day urban landscape. A cocktail will be held on December 6th at our space - Willowbrook (Green Hills) Villa #327. Tel: 13918119712 | ||
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 | ZHANG Lansheng's SOLO Show: Installations and Mixed Media | |
| date: 2009-11-08 to 2009-12-04 | ||
| front line contemporary is welcoming you to its cocktail for ZHANG Lansheng's Solo show to take place on Sunday, November 8th, 2009 from 4pm to 6pm, at #327 Willowbrook Villa within the Green Hills Compound, #418 East Jinxiu Rd, Jinqiao, Pudong, tel: 50302062. We will be featuring a collection of works by ZHANG Lansheng ranging from Installations, Oils on Cardboard and Silkscreen Prints. Over the last two decades, ZHANG Lansheng lived abroad in Australia, Japan and Europe. His work shows maturity, inventiveness and humour. | ||
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 | Group Show at our New Shanghai Gallery | |
| date: 2009-09-01 to 2009-10-30 | ||
| Come and see our new space in Shanghai! We are having a group show of most artists represented by front line contemporary:
E. CHANTEBOUT, DONG Wensheng, GONKAR, HAN Bing, HE Chi, HONG Hao, LI Jikai, LIN Hairong, PANG Yongjie, SUI Jianguo, WU Yuren, ZHANG Hui, ZHOU Jun, ZHU Wei. Opening hours: Mondays and Thursdays from 2 to 6 pm. Otherwise by appointment only (13918119712) | ||
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 | Monteiro Berger's Woodblock prints | |
| date: 2009-10-29 to 2009-10-29 | ||
| A One day Sale of Monteiro Woodblick prints for the benefit of the charity association "Les Enfants de Madaifu" will be held at the Willowbrook Club House (1st Floor) at the following address:
Willowbrooks Villas, Lane 418, East Jinxiu Rd, Pudong, Shanghai 上海市浦东新区锦绣东路418弄327号 200135 Metro station: Zhanjiang Science & Technology Museum Tel: 13918119712, 021-50302062 | ||
 | MA Yanling and XIE Wenyue at "Coffee & Books" in Shunyi | |
| date: 2009-03-03 to 2009-04-30 | ||
| Few works by MA Yanling and XIE Wenyue are on display at "Coffee and Books" (Dulwich College, Shunyi) for people to view. Ma's images of 30's Shanghai famous actresses continue to be appealing while Xie Wenyue's experimental photography plays with idea of crowds visiting famous sites in China. We hope that you'll enjoy these fine works. Part of the proceeds will go to the Charity Foundation "New Life Center". Hope to see you there! Contact us for more information on my mobile: 13511017924. | ||
 | Recent Oils on Canvas by SI Yongping: Fading Past | |
| date: 2009-02-15 to 2009-02-21 | ||
| front line contemporary is proud to present new oil painting works by up and coming, young Chinese artist SI Yongping, an interesting series of old propaganda magazines on canvas, expressing a fading past. Please join us for a cocktail reception on Sunday afternoon, February 15th 2009 from 4pm to 6pm. Tell a neighbor, email a colleague, bring a friend! | ||
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 | Hu Shengping's Recent Works on Paper | |
| date: 2008-11-06 to 2008-12-19 | ||
| HU Shengping's interesting abstract works on paper, will be on display at "Coffee and Books" (Dulwich College, Shunyi) for people to view. HU experiments various mixed medias and the use of burned paper, water and ink. We hope that you'll enjoy these fine works. For more information, please contact us directly. Part of the proceeds will go to the Charity Foundation "New Life Center". Hope to see you there! Contact us for more information on 13511017924. | ||
 | SHI Jianguo and Nadia ARDITTI at Embassy House | |
| date: 2008-11-10 to 2008-11-15 | ||
| SHI Jianguo continues to charm us with his exquisite and suggestive works using ink wash on rice paper, depicting women in the Chinese modern society.
Nadia Arditti is a bronze sculptor from Turkey. Her works have reached world acclaim throughout the world both for her great technical mastery and treatment of the subject. Reception to be held in the Embassy House atrium (time to be confirmed later). For more information, please contact us directly. | ||
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 | Photography by Zhou Jun, Xie Wenyue and Sun Hongbin at the Coca-Cola Shuang Center | |
| date: 2008-08-08 to 2008-09-20 | ||
| front line contemporary is exhibiting several photo works by Zhou Jun, Xie Wenyue depicting scenes of the mutating Chinese cities and famous scenic spots. We are also exhibiting breath-taking images of trees in the dusk by Sun Hongbin at the VIP space in the Coca-Cola "Shuang" Center during the Olympic and Para-Olympic Games. The "Shuang" Center is located on the Olympic Green. Please call 13511017924 prior to your visit. | ||
 | ART BEIJING 2008 | |
| date: 2008-09-05 to 2008-09-09 | ||
| front line contemporary participated in ART BEIJING 2008, in Beijing, China, located at booth #A12, National Agricultural Exhibition Center (new hall). We are showing works by new artists Li Mingzhu, Si Yongping and Xie Xiaoze. Hours 10:00 am to 19:00 pm Saturday-Tuesday. | ||
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 | XUE Jun Solo Photography Show at Coffee & Books | |
| date: 2008-06-02 to 2008-09-08 | ||
| The photography works depicting kitchen in rural and urban China by XUE Jun, will be on display at the Coffee and Books (Dulwich College, Shunyi) for people to view. XUE Jun catches the scene of every day domestic life in China. We hope that you enjoy these fine images. For more information, please contact us directly. Once again, part of the proceeds will go to the Charity Foundation "New Life Center" | ||
 | Street Life in China by Emmanuel Chantebout | |
| date: 2008-06-14 to 2008-06-25 | ||
| 'Salon' style show, Saturday, June 14, 2008 from 4pm to 6pm, at #2710 Embassy House, #18 Dongzhimenwai Xiaojie.
Collage and Oil on Canvas works by Emmanuel Chantebout, a French artist who gives his interpretation of the situation in China today. The attractive colour range and caustic humour make his works very appealing. Emmanuel who spent two years in China from 2005 to 2007 is currently back in France. You are also welcome to view the show by appointment only between now and 25 June. Tel: 13511017924. | ||
 | HAN Lei and WU Yuren's Photo Exhibition | |
| date: 2008-05-10 to 2008-05-22 | ||
| front line contemporary held a 'salon' style early summer show last Sunday, May 11, 2008 from 3pm to 6pm, at #2710 Embassy House, #18 Dongzhimenwai Xiaojie, featuring the photography works by HAN Lei (See photo of Four Seasons photography series) and WU Yuren (Imperial Criminal and Meteorite photography series), WU Yuren's works strive to reflect the times that China is presently in. Uniquely captivating, subtly stated. Both artists are active artists who are well known in China and abroad.
You are also welcome to view the show by appointment only between the 10 and 22 May. Tel: 13511017924. | ||
 | Spring Photography Salon Event | |
| date: 2008-03-22 to 2008-04-03 | ||
| front line contemporary had a 'salon' style spring show to take place on Saturday, March 22, 2008 from 3pm to 6pm, at #2710 Embassy House, #18 Dongzhimenwai Xiaojie. We will be featuring the photography works by Tony Scott (Beijing Real Estate photography series) and DONG Wensheng (Chinese Garden photography series), both are active artists who are well known in China and abroad.
Tell a neighbor, email a colleague, bring a friend! | ||
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 | Reflecting the Times Solo Photography Works by WU Yuren | |
| date: 2008-03-16 to 2008-03-23 | ||
| Join us in celebrating the photographic works of WU Yuren, both new and old, which strive to reflect the times that China is presently in. Uniquely captivating, subtly stated. Sunday afternoon cocktail reception on March 16th, tell a neighbor, email a colleague, bring a friend! All welcome. | ||
 | SUN Hongbin: Animal Voyage - Recent Oils on Canvas | |
| date: 2008-01-14 to 2008-01-17 | ||
| front line contemporary is proud to present new oil painting works by up and coming, young Chinese artist SUN Hong Bin, an interesting series of animals on canvas titled SUN Hongbin: Animal Voyage. Please join us for a cocktail reception on the Wednesday afternoon, January 16th 2008 from 6pm to 8pm. Tell a neighbor, email a colleague, bring a friend! | ||
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 | Outsider Inside Photography Exhibit | |
| date: 2007-10-21 to 2008-01-10 | ||
| Outsider Inside, the photography works by Karen Patterson/PENG Kailin, will be on display at the Coffee and Books (Dulwich College, Shunyi) for people to view. On display will be a small sample of the images caught by Karen's camera from 1994 to 1996, when she first lived in China as an English teacher. We hope that you enjoy these fine images, and can appreciate that somethings in China have not actually changed that much once you leave the big cities. For more information, please contact us directly. | ||
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 | MA Yanling Retrospective: Acrylics and Photos | |
| date: 2007-11-23 to 2007-11-30 | ||
| Retrospective works by one of China's emerging female conceptual artists, the works of MA Yanling. On display for one week with several abstract and concept based acrylic painting works, alongside many of her well known conceptual photography series - "Suitcase", "Web", "Closet", and the more controversial "Gun" pictures. Cocktail reception held on Sunday, November 25, 2007 from 3pm to 6pm. | ||
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 | MINUTIAE - Three Artists, Two Mediums | |
| date: 2007-10-20 to 2007-10-28 | ||
| SHI Jianguo and LI Jingbin are two Chinese artists who work almost exclusively in ink wash on Chinese paper, and Nadia Ardetti is a bronze sculpture artist from Turkey. The works on display for this exhibition do not represent an overall accumulation of their artistic portfolios, but a subtle detail of what they have accomplished thus in their chosen mediums. Cocktail opening, Sunday October 21, from 3-6pm. | ||
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 | Woodblock Art Exhibition and Charity Sale Event | |
| date: 2007-09-24 to 2007-10-24 | ||
| front line contemporary presented the fine woodblock prints by Monteiro Berger, which ere on exhibition at the Coffee and Books Cafe (Dulwich College, Beijing) from September 24 to October 24, 2007. ALL proceeds were presented to the following two charity organizations, "Les Enfants de Maidafu" and Harmony Outreach. . | ||
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 | ART BEIJING 2007 | |
| date: 2007-09-20 to 2007-09-23 | ||
| front line contemporary participated in ART BEIJING 2007, in Beijing, China, located at booth #9, National Agricultural Exhibition Center (new hall). Hours 10:00 am to 19:00 pm everyday. Hope to see you there! Contact us for more information. | ||
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.jpg) | SIGH! Contemporary Oil Painting Exhibition - HEI Yang and LIU Xiaocheng | |
| date: 2007-08-29 to 2007-09-04 | ||
| Reception held on Wednesday evening 29 Aug 07, from 6 pm to 8pm, in the Embassy House atrium, where were displayed works from these two fine Chinese contemporary painters. | ||
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 | THREE DIMENSIONS Contemporary Art Exhibition | |
| date: 2007-05-05 to 2007-05-16 | ||
| THREE DIMENSIONS Contemporary Art Exhibition included Chinese artists: HAN Bing (conceptual photography NEW CULTURE MOVEMENT and EVERYDAY PRECIOUS), HE Chi (chinese ink on paper, PROMISING SON OF THE WORKING CLASS/BABY), and PANG Yong Jie (oil painting, FEAST OF VISION) at Embassy House atrium. The opening reception was held on Saturday May 5, 2007 from 5pm to 8pm. The closing party was held on Wednesday May 16, 2007 from 6 - 8pm. | ||
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 | LIU Zheng and ZHANG Hui Contemporary Art Exhibition and Sale | |
| date: 2007-01-17 to 2007-01-29 | ||
| The inaugural exhibition of our gallery took place in January 2007 and doubled as a fundraising event for the critically ill toddler of artists LIU Zheng and ZHANG Hui in the Beijing art community.
LIU Zheng first made an impact on the Chinese art scene in the late 90s with his gorgeously 'kitschy' beaded tapestries, depicting Chinese yuan/RMB notes of money, famous movie scenes, and several Buddhist statues, all in millions of individually applied beads. This exhibition, however, highlighted several of his later oil paintings. ZHANG Hui is a well known oil painter in China, as is shown through her treatment of the famous 'Beijing Wawa' series, including several fibreglass figures in spashy colors such as orange, electric blue, red, pink and others. front line contemporary donated proceeds from this event to provide medically necessary treatment for this special child in the US in February 2007. | ||