A major art exhibition is bringing traditional techniques, diverse materials and new technology at the Liu Haisu Museum this summer, offering a fresh perspective on contemporary art.

The inaugural Shanghai Comprehensive Art Exhibition, titled "Matter· Essence," features 174 artworks spread across four exhibition halls. Running through September 6, the exhibition explores how artists use different materials and media to expand the boundaries of artistic expression.

Innovative works using new materials and technology, old visual strategies, and East-West artistic exchanges are on display. Metal intertwined with cotton and linen creates surprisingly soft forms, while old newspapers are collaged with memories.

Light and shadow in the artworks create flowing patterns and changing visual effects in the exhibition rooms. Other works show unique skin texture, allowing visitors to appreciate the materials up close. Leather and rust create an unexpected contrast between tenderness and roughness in one beautiful piece.

Visitors can directly experience the works' textures, colors, light, and spatial effects. It simplifies and visually enhances modern material art exploration.

If you go

Date: Through September 6

Venue: Exhibition Halls 1 & 2 on the 1st floor; Halls 3 & 4 on the 3rd floor @Liu Haisu Art Museum

Address: 1609 Yan'an Rd W. 延安西路1609号

Opening hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 9am-5pm (last admission at 4:30pm)

Admission: Free, no reservation required

How to get there: Yan'an Rd W. Station, Metro Lines 3 & 4, Exit 2; about a 6-minute walk