UP Gallery is delighted to present the solo exhibition “Modern Shanghai” by Chen Ronghui. The exhibition officially opened on February 23rd! We appreciate everyone’s participation in this new project. This exhibition features new works from an ongoing series commissioned by NGV Triennial, presented in our 2F Screening Room. For the first time, these works filmed in 2023 will be presented in video work format.
The background music in the works is a collaboration between the artist and music artists for the first time. Led by Li Xin, a Shanghai band performs improvised saxophone tunes, adding a unique touch to the works. We look forward to welcoming you to the gallery to experience the artist’s new works in person.

About 2F Screening Room @ UP Gallery
A new initiative commenced in 2024 through collaboration with LG, designed to accentuate the significance of moving images, videos, and film works. Over the course of the entire year, within an exclusive and intimate space located on the 2nd floor of the gallery, five distinct solo exhibitions featuring artists’ works will coincide with 1st-floor exhibitions focused on photography. The gallery aspires to broaden both temporal and spatial dimensions, providing our audiences with the opportunity to deeply engage with artistic practices that demand extended contemplation and more intimate settings.
*We extend our appreciation to LG for their sponsorship, enabling the impeccable presentation of works through The LG OLED evo 8K 88inch Prestige Series television.

Modern Shanghai
Duration: 2024.02.23 – 03.30
Artist: Chen Ronghui
Venue: 2F Screening Room @ UP Gallery