Feel Shanghai Art Exhibition In Heritage Jin'An Villa

Daily until Jul 20 , 1:30-7:30pm

Jing'an Villa
Lane 1025 Nanjing Xi Lu, near Jiangning Lu

150rmb for a single ticket with coffee or tea. 260rmb for double tickets with coffee or tea. You can also book the entire venue for your group, 600rmb for 2 hours less than 5 people with coffee and tea, 1200rmb for 2 hours less than 10 people.

SHANGHAI TIME

General Info.

Price: 150rmb for a single ticket with coffee or tea. 260rmb for double tickets with coffee or tea. You can also book the entire venue for your group, 600rmb for 2 hours less than 5 people with coffee and tea, 1200rmb for 2 hours less than 10 people.
Time: 1:30-7:30pm

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About

“Feel Shanghai” is an immersive art exhibition at the Shanghai Time Art Space, located in the historic Jin'An Villa, which is around 100 years old. The exhibition invites visitors to explore the vibrant and dynamic essence of Shanghai through an artistic lens.

HERITAGE BUILDING ANTIQUE OBJECT NEW ART

Explore the Timeless Elegance of Jing'an Villa
A Journey Through Art and History

Travel back in time and immerse yourself in history. “Feel Shanghai” is a unique immersive experience and art exhibition at Shanghai Time - Art Space.
Located in a 100-year-old Jing'An Villa, the exhibition invites visitors to explore Shanghai's vibrant and dynamic essence through antique objects, vintage photographs, and an artistic lens.

Once the highest living standard area in old Shanghai during 1930~1940s and a glamorous retreat for celebrities and tycoons, the historic Jing'an Villa now opens its doors for an immersive art exhibition. This century-old architectural gem, a timeless symbol of Shanghai's golden age, preserves the legacy of old Shanghai while unveiling a stunning collection of masterpieces by international artists and renowned Shanghai-based artists. Through their unique perspectives, rediscover the enchanting charm of Shanghai—where history intertwines with modernity and the soul of the city comes to life. This exhibition invites you to explore the vibrant and dynamic essence of Shanghai through an artistic lens, blending the past and present in a captivating dialogue.

Highlights of the Exhibition:

A Glimpse into SHANGHAI since 1930s: Delve into the golden era of Shanghai with a curated display of antique objects, rare photographs, and vintage magazines, offering a nostalgic journey through the city's most glamorous decades.
International Artistic Voices: Experience the works of artists from UK, France, Italy, Russia, \ and Shanghai, as they express their feelings and perspectives of Shanghai through paintings, photographs, and art installations.
Architectural Splendor: Wander through the meticulously preserved halls of Jing'an Villa, where every detail tells a story of Shanghai's rich cultural heritage. It's a true embodiment of Shanghai style.

Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity to experience Shanghai's vibrant spirit through art, history, and timeless elegance.

Details

Hours:12:00~19:30pm 7days a week

Venue: Shanghai Time Art Space, Jin'an Villa, Lane 1025 Western Nanjing Road

(5～10mins walking from Western Nanjing Rd station of Metro Line2/12/13)

南京西路1025弄静安别墅Shanghai Time石库门洋房艺术空间

Ticket Price:

150 RMB per person for working days, 168 RMB for weekends & holidays

(Entrance fee includes a guided walkthrough of the exhibition and coffee/tea)

420 RMB for 2 persons’ afternoon tea of Shanghai style

(Entrance fee includes a guided walkthrough of the exhibition, Shanghai Dianxin, coffee/tea)

You can also book the entire venue for two hours

600RMB--2~5 people

1200RMB--6~10 people

2000RMB--11~15 people

(Entrance fee includes a guided walkthrough of the exhibition and coffee/tea)

Make an appointment before visiting

Text Message:15001812836

WeChat : Jasonkx88 (Scan QR Code below for ticket and appointment)

Jing'an Villa was a European-style lane villa complex built in the 1930s with investments from the wealthy Zhang Jingjiang (mentor to President Chiang Kai-shek), becoming one of Shanghai’s most iconic shikumen-style Western residences. In 1942, H.H. Kung (Kong Xiangxi, the famouse banker) acquired a majority of the property and later entrusted the American-owned China Realty Company to manage its leasing. The rent was exorbitantly high—reportedly even payable in gold bars.

At the time, the main alley of Jing'an Villa was wide enough for two cars to pass side by side, adorned with intricately patterned floor tiles, garden courtyards, and Baroque-style embellishments—luxuries that caused a sensation across Shanghai’s elite circles. The neighborhood attracted luminaries such as Cai Yuanpei (renowned educator), Yu Youren (calligrapher and statesman), and Zheng Xiaoqiu (film pioneer), making it a microcosm of Republican-era high society.

As a model of urban renewal, Jing'an Villa not only preserves a century of history but also stands as a living testament to the evolution of Shanghai’s East-meets-West cultural legacy—where the whispers of the past still echo through its red-brick lanes.

Shanghai Time Art Space exquisitely preserves the architectural DNA of Jing'an Villa's heritage townhouses: red-brick facades, vintage steel windows, oak staircases, and terrace attics—every detail breathes the romance of 1920s Shanghai. More than an art venue, it's a living intersection where history converses with modernity.

As an award-winning urban renewal prototype and Shanghai’s most iconic cultural space (Shanghai Fashion 100+), its curatorial alchemy marries heritage architecture with contemporary art. Visitors don't just view exhibitions—they embark on an immersive journey through Shanghai’s cultural zeitgeist.

Featured in People’s Daily, Xuexi Qiangguo, and SMG documentaries, this is where preservation becomes revolution.