The 8th Shanghai Dialogue – Art Opens the Future Summit Forum, known as Shanghai Dialogue, recently concluded in Shanghai, marking another successful cultural event in the city’s rich history of fostering artistic exchange and promoting the art trade.
Over the years, Shanghai Dialogue, cultivated by Pudong New Area, has established itself as a prominent cultural event, with seven previous sessions to its credit. It serves as a tangible example of how the free trade zone cultural industry can be seamlessly integrated into Shanghai’s ongoing transformation into an international cultural metropolis. This forum has become a significant cultural “Shanghai name card,” particularly in the realm of cultural relics and artworks.
Since 2020, the cultural sector of the Shanghai Free Trade Zone has actively participated in art-related events, including the Shanghai International Art Fair Week. In 2023, this sector took a proactive role in responding to the call of the 5th Shanghai International Art Fair Week. It played a central role in the creation of the “Global Art Scene, Art Free Trade” cluster area, championing the concept of “Art Free Trade.”
One notable achievement was the successful organization of the Shanghai International Art Book Fair (SABF) at the Shanghai International Cultural Relics and Artworks Bonded Service Center. This event featured not only a book fair but also a unique “art book +” segment, showcasing nearly 200 international and domestic publishing brands. Attendees had the opportunity to explore nearly 5,000 art books and exhibition catalogues, providing a comprehensive view of the art world.
The event’s goal is to build a high-quality international resource network, establish a precise docking and matching platform, and encourage cross-border cooperation and innovation. By doing so, the organizers aim to transform the event into a “hub bookshelf” that radiates its influence throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
In summary, the Shanghai Dialogue has evolved into a pivotal cultural event that plays a vital role in promoting cultural exchange, fostering the art trade, and advancing Shanghai’s status as an international cultural metropolis. Its dedication to innovation and international cooperation bodes well for the future of cultural events and artistic endeavors in the region.
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