Chen Qiulin, At Dawn, 胶片摄影, 艺术微喷 Film photography, Giclee Print, 60×90+60×90cm+60×90cm, Courtesy of A Thousand Plateaus Art Space

PHOTOFAIRS, international art fairs dedicated to photography, returns to the Shanghai Exhibition Center from September 9-11, 2016.

For its third edition PHOTOFAIRS | Shanghai isdelighted to welcome its returning partners Mercedes-Benz (Leading Partner), American Express (VIP Partner) and Leica (Photo Partner)back to the fair, together with new partners for 2016: NET-A-PORTER (Vernissage Partner) and XITEK (Event Partner).

PHOTOFAIRS | Shanghai is the most international art fair in mainland China and is leading the conversation around the collection of photography across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.

Building on the success of its first two editions, PHOTOFAIRS | Shanghai will present a dynamic Public Program in 2016.  Comprising two strands, Conversations and Insights, the public exhibitions and talks will bring together the very best leading and emerging contemporary artists with authoritative voices from across the art world.

Takaishi Arai, Easter Lilies, 119mmx165mm © Takashi Aris, Courtesy of Timeless Gallery

PUBLIC PROGRAM

Conversations: Leading names from across the industry will be brought together in Conversations. Engaging panel discussions and intimate ‘in-conversations’ will draw on key themes and ideas seen throughout the fair. This dynamic talks program includes:

- Collecting & Curating: Vanessa Hallett and QiaoZhibing in Conversation. QiaoZhibing, one of China’s most influential contemporary collectors discusses The Bright Future of the International Contemporary Photography Market with Vanessa Hallett, Worldwide Head of Photographs, Senior Vice President, PHILLIPS.
- The Future of Korean Photography is explored in-depth by Jiyoon Lee, Director, Seoul Museum of Art.  
- The ever-popular artist talks will this year feature London-based fine art photographers Anderson & Low, Beijing artist Ren Hangin conversation with RongRong, and German photographer Michael Wolf who has dedicated his career to capturing life in mega cities such as Hong Kong.

Insights: Audiences in Shanghai will be the first to experience Insights, a curated exhibition of museum-quality works offering unique pieces for private sale.  A new annual exhibition with a changing theme, the inaugural 2016 show will explore New Approaches to Photography Since 2000.

Co-curated by leading independent curator Biljana Ciric and PHOTOFAIRS Artistic Director Alexander Montague-Sparey, featured artists include: Peter Beard, Birdhead, Geng Jianyi, Lee Kit, Helmut Newton, Shao Wenhuan and Sukho Kang. A talk between the two curators, Montague-Sparey and Ciric, will be a highlight of Conversations.

All Public Program events are free to attend with a PHOTOFAIRS | Shanghai ticket.  For a full list of dates and times see www.photofairs.org

COLLECTORS’ PROGRAM
Shanghai’s museums, institutions, galleries, prominent collectors and patrons will participate in the PHOTOFAIRS | Shanghai Collectors’ Program. Highlights include:

- Exclusive opening preview of QiaoZhibing’sQiao Space, and the inaugural exhibitionStudio featuring twelve specially commissioned contemporary Chinese artists.  
- A first look atthe Patrick & Victor Demarchelier exhibition hosted by 10 Corso Como. This is the first opportunity to see collaborative works alongside a comprehensive exhibition of their individual practices.
- American Express will host an exclusive collectors dinner to celebrate the third edition of PHOTOFAIRS | Shanghai.

Following Shanghai, PHOTOFAIRS will move to the United States for its inaugural edition in San Francisco.  Running January 27-29, 2017 at the Festival Pavilion at Fort Mason Center, the fair is open for applications from galleries until September 30, 2016.

PHOTOFAIRS key dates
Shanghai
- Press Preview (by invitation only) – Thursday 8 September 2016
- Collectors’ Preview (by invitation only) and Vernissage (by invitation only& select tickets) – Thursday 8 September 2016
- VIP Preview  (by invitation only & select tickets) – Friday 9 September 2016
- Public Opening – Saturday 10 – Sunday 11 September 2016

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