About West Bund Art & Design 2021

West Bund Art & Design 2021 edition will be held at West Bund Art Center Hall A and Hall B, as well as West Bund Dome from 11–14 November. As one of the largest and most influential art fairs in Asia, this year’s West Bund Art & Design, despite the current epidemic situation, still brings more than 120 leading galleries, designer brands and art institutions from 45 cities of 18 countries. In addition to the main sectors galleries and design, the highly anticipated eighth edition of the fair returns with special sectors - xiàn chǎng, video AI PLAZA, and Perspective. A number of forums will also be held concurrently, aiming to exchange experiences and leading-edge information.

UBS has a long history of supporting contemporary art, and is committed to amplifying the voices of artists addressing crucial issues of our time - to help reimagine, connect and empower us to build a better world. UBS is proud to continue their support of West Bund Art & Design, which offers visitors the opportunity to discover inspiring new artists and artworks, bringing the community together during a challenging time. Dior has its own deep roots in contemporary art, and by joining hands with West Bund Art & Design, a whole new chapter will be opened up for the relationship between Dior and Chinese art world. 2021 also coincides the celebration of the 50th anniversary of BMW’s global cultural engagement, and BMW’s partnership with West Bund Art & Design starts its cultural engagement new journey with Chinese art and culture world.

This autumn, Shanghai will celebrate its 3rd International Artwork Trading Month. As a key program of the month, West Bund Art & Design together with the city’s major art museums, galleries and art institutions, will conjure up an urban art scene with global attention.

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