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15 October, 2017
15 October: Kick-off SUSAS 2017
For the 2017 Shanghai Urban Space Art Season (SUSAS), a close attention to the“connection and disconnection” in the process of contemporary society of Shanghai City is proposed. “thisCONNECTION” is a production and reflection based on the disconnection of Shanghai City, which will involve a variation of “disconnection”no matter in spatial issue or humanity concerns; and also arise the challenge and opportunities of urban renewal. With the aim of waking vitality of Minsheng port, “thisCONNECTION” would like to introduce a platform between Huangpu River and Minsheng Port by a development of waterfront area with recreation, and look forward to more possibilities of future public space made by these specific “connections”.
Main Exhibition
Centering on the theme, the main exhibition expresses and demonstrates the concept of SUSAS 2017 in a number of forms, offering a professional, avant garde event that is also public-friendly. Grounded in researches on the development of Shanghai, it discusses issues facing cities around the world. The exhibition boasts both multi-dimensionality and in-depth ideas.
Through site renovation, displayed items and open educational programs, the main exhibition is intended to activate and improve the venue and surrounding areas as public spaces, and promote local development.
Site Projects
Site project is an innovative feature that makes SUSAS distinct from other biennales or art exhibitions, and the best demonstration of its “practical” and “public” nature. The site projects are selected among various urban public space renovation plans and their results, which best fit the theme of SUSAS 2017. At the same time, a variety of academic and open events are held to educate the public, and raise citizens’ recognition and belonging towards improving the quality of urban public spaces. It is possible that exhibited works get permanently installed on the site.
Joint Exhibitions
Joint exhibitions are organized by social organizations that related to the theme of SUSAS, covering planning, architecture and public art. They are complementary to SUSAS events, and intended to enrich public cultural activities.
