Art beat in August

Underground fighters caught on film

Smoke shrouds the boxing ring, the mask over the fighter's face implies that this game is not entirely legal. Leaning on the ring, the fighter tries to conceal his tiredness behind the mask but his hair damp with sweat and bent knees give him away. This is the scene depicted in one of the photos by Tomasz Gudzowaty that will be displayed in Guangzhou. The Polish photographer traveled across Europe, America and Asia to photograph the sports stars from the gangs. The black and white photos are solemn, simple and beautiful. They are silent speakers of the fighters stories and possess strong visual impact. Gudzowaty, a well-known social photographer, has won a first or second prize in the World Press Photo competition eight times in the past 10 years.

9 am-5 pm, daily from Aug 10-Sept 1. The EMGdotArt Center, C5, Redtory, 128 Yuancun Siheng Road, Tianhe district. 020-3878-5650.

From old and new

The exhibition Beyond Black and White in Contrast Gallery presents ink art from contemporary artists. Eight established artists have presented 18 paintings, installations and new media art. They have all developed as artists being influenced by Chinese culture and its art history, while creating their work in the contemporary context.

10:30 am-7 pm, Monday-Sunday, July 21-Sept 7. Contrast Gallery Shanghai, 1F, 181 Jiangxi Road M, Huangpu district Shanghai. 021-6323-1989.

Exhibits for thought

An exhibition titled Death Camp showcases exhibits related to World War II from the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum and theShanghaiJewish Refugees Museum. The event organizer hopes the event will trigger visitors to ponder wars and their atrocity.

9 am-4:30 pm, until Sept 7. Museum of the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, 101 Inner Street of Wanping Fortress, Lugou Bridge, Fengtai district. 010-8389-3163

Seeking serenity

Shanghai Gallery of Art is presenting an exhibition named Xiao Xia (Spending the Summer). Seven artists present their paintings, installations and video projects, focusing on those experiences that can't be seized in the fast-food era. The gallery has put together works of tranquility, coolness and thought-provoking, to bring out a moment of serenity in the hot summer. SGA Wing, a second space in the gallery, features the debut show of Qian Jiahua. SGA Wing is a new platform focused on the expansion of contemporary art in Asia and curatorial practice.

11 am-7 pm, July 27-Sept 8. Shanghai Gallery of Art, 3F, 3 Zhongshan E1 Road, Shanghai. 021- 6321-5757.

When traditional and modern meet

About 30 new works by established ink artists from Shanghai such as Qiu Deshu, Wang Tiande and Tsai Guangbin, will be on show at Huafu Art Space. These artists have managed to bring the traditional Chinese art of ink painting to the modern age, illustrating the spiritual world of people today. It will also reveal the achievements and developments in the theoretical research on art in Shanghai.

10 am-6 pm, Tuesday to Sunday, Aug 10-Sept 10. Huafu Art Space, room 217, Building 4, 50 Moganshan Road. 021-5240-2211.

Sculptor goes solo

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Zheng Baocheng is presenting a solo exhibition of more than 20 sculptures. Zheng is a master craftsman of boxwood carving, a traditional art in Zhejiang province. Besides inheriting the traditional styles, Zheng has adopted modern aesthetics in his creations. He has gone further to work with rock, bronze and glass sculpture, as well as ink and watercolor paintings. Zheng has turned to contemporary art and created in recent years a series of works about consumerism and materialism.

10 am-6 pm, until Sept 10. Duolun Museum of Modern Art, 27 Duolun Road, Hongkou district, Shanghai. 021-5609-5728.