CHEN YIFEI: A RETROSPECTIVE

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Exhibition Dates: April 26 – October 12, 2025 Venue: Pudong Art Museum, 2777 Binjiang Avenue, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, China Opening on April 26, 2025, CHEN YIFEI: A RETROSPECTIVE ON ART AND LEGACY at the Pudong Art Museum marks the most comprehensive and large-scale exhibition ever held on the life and work of Chen Yifei, commemorating the 80th anniversary of his birth. Featuring over 150 works across painting, sculpture, film, publications, and archival materials, the exhibition offers an in-depth look at the evolution of Chen’s creative vision and his profound impact on contemporary Chinese visual culture. Divided into four thematic sections—Formative Years, Bridge of the Soul, Elegance in Shanghai, and The Age of Grand Visuals—the exhibition spans the full arc of Chen’s artistic career. Highlights include his early realist masterpieces such as Pioneers, iconic water-town scenes like Zhujiajiao and Dusk in Suzhou, the refined Musicians and Ladies series, as well as the cinematic Dream of Old Shanghai and the experimental Tibetan Series. These works reflect Chen’s distinctive blend of realism and romanticism, and his continuous exploration of East-West cultural dialogues. Also on view is Chen’s only sculpture, Oriental Girl, presented in the museum’s mirrored third-floor gallery, alongside selected film excerpts from Evening Liaison and The Barber, showcasing his multidisciplinary reach into cinema and visual storytelling. A landmark cultural event in Shanghai’s 2025 art calendar, Chen Yifei: A Retrospective honors the legacy of an artist who bridged tradition and innovation, shaping a new paradigm for Chinese visual aesthetics in a global context. Tips: Opening hours 10：00 AM – 21:00 PM (last admission at 20:00) Note: OGP may organize group visits for members and enthusiasts to this exhibition, subject to final arrangements. If a visit is confirmed, organizers will notify participants in advance.