A Quick Guide To China's Two Art Capitals: Shanghai And Beijing Infographic

Beijing may be home to the largest community of artists in China, but Shanghai is fast competing to take the art crown with the emergence of art fairs and galleries. As both Chinese cities boast rich and distinct art scenes: Beijing’s located in the northern art districts of 798 Art Zone and Caochangdi and Shanghai‘s is based in M50 and the former industrial area of West Bund, Culture Trip breaks down how the two cities are rivalling one another at the art stakes.

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Born in the heart of London, Freire's been surrounded by art since childhood. From being mesmerised by Fra Angelico's frescos in Florence to experiencing Dali's Mae West room in Caduceus, Freire's extensive travels instilled a love of the arts. After studying painting she worked for David Bowie's, Bowieart and began to write for the BBC, Bon and Dazed &amp Confused. She curated the Converse x Dazed Emerging Artists Award and was one of the first cohort to graduate from the Royal College of Art's Critical Writing in Art &amp Design MA. When not at an art opening, she's excited to bring her global art discoveries to the Culture Trip's readers.