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| Established | 2000 |
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| Location | Shanghai China |
| Coordinates | 31°08′42″N121°15′56″E / 31.1451°N 121.2655°E /31.1451; 121.2655 |
| Type | Contemporary art |
| Public transit access | Jiangning Road 13 Zhongtan Road 3 4 |
| Website | m50 |
50 Moganshan Road (Chinese:莫干山路50号) or "M50" is acontemporary art district in Shanghai, China, that houses a community of more than a hundred artists whose studios are open to the public.[1][2] It is often compared with New York'sSoHo and Beijing's798 Art Zone.[3] The art quarter has become a popular cultural attraction for local and international visitors alike, and was named among the top ten things to do in Shanghai byTime Magazine.[4]
The name refers to its actual address in Shanghai, and is often shortened to M50 or Moganshan Road. It is tucked away in an old industrial area along theSuzhou Creek. The art quarter is located in industrial and residentialPutuo District, but conveniently close to downtownJing'an District.
50 Moganshan Road was once the Chunming Slub Mill. The art scene was started in 2000 by local artist Xue Song who was initially attracted by the cheap rent of the disused industrial space. Other artists including Ding Yi, Qu Fengguo, and Wang Xingwei, soon followed.[5] Today the quarter's former factories and warehouses have been converted into art galleries, artists’ studios, design agencies and other visual art and cultural businesses of various sizes. The land and buildings are still owned by Shangtex, the state-owned textile group that operated the now defunct factory.[3]
M50 hosts over 120 galleries and art studios. Some of Shanghai's best known artists work here, includingZhou Tiehai,Ding Yi,Yelan, and the media art collectiveLiu Dao. Galleries includeShanghART Gallery,EastLink Gallery,island6,Pantocrator Gallery,[6] andBiz Art.[5]
The closestShanghai Metro station in the vicinity of M50 isJiangning Road Station (onLine 13), followed byZhongtan Road Station (onLine 3 andLine 4).
31°14′51″N121°26′55″E / 31.24750°N 121.44861°E /31.24750; 121.44861
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