US artist Roy Lichtenstein Photo: IC

'Roy Lichtenstein: Reshape Pop' - art exhibition

This exhibition in Chengdu, Sichuan Province is a solo show for US pop art artist Roy Lichtenstein. It is also the artist's largest solo exhibition in China. 

Centering on the theme of "Breakthrough and Freedom," the exhibition presents Lichtenstein's modern artistic concepts and his pop art practices. More than 100 artworks of the artist are on display in this exhibition, covering the important stages of his entire artistic career. Works include different art forms such as lithography, cartoons, woodcuts and photography, which enable the audience to learn about the acclaimed pop artist in an all-round way.

Born into a German-Jewish family in New York City in 1923, Lichtenstein was a leading figure in the new art movement along with Andy Warhol, Jasper Johns and others. His artworks are distinguishable for black outlines, bold colors and dialogue bubbles. 

The exhibition also showcases some works co-created by Lichtenstein and other contemporary pop art masters such as Andy Warhol, Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat.

Where: Chengdu Art Museum, Chengdu

When: Until October 20, 2022

Price: Free Entry


'The Village' - drama

This drama set to play in September is an elusive version of Stan Lai's classic drama The Village by Theatre Above.  

Based on a true history, The Village focuses on a group of people that leave the Chinese mainland in 1949 and cross the straits to the island of Taiwan without knowing when they will return home. 

With nostalgia buried deep in their hearts, they take root in a village where they temporarily settle down and the village later becomes a juancun (military dependents village). 

Born in 1954 in Washington D.C., Lai is a US-born playwright and theater director from the island of Taiwan. 

Debuting in 2008, The Village is listed as one of Lai's three most classic stage drama pieces together with A Dream Like a Dream and Secret Love in Peach Blossom Land.

Where: Theatre Above, Shanghai

When: From September 2 to September 4, 2022

Price: From 180 yuan ($27)   


'Lane 38 Changyang Rd.' - art exhibition

This show in Shanghai is a photo exhibition that records the community landscape of Lane 38 Changyang Road before its demolition. 

The exhibition covers a variety of mediums such as film and Polaroid photography. Instead of digital photos, photographer Wu Yikai uses real film because he feels it can better capture the faces of the residents, the rich details in the living space and the objects that have been preserved for a lifetime. The idea of using Polaroid stemmed from Wu's desire to share photos with residents immediately.

The exhibition is being held by Wu and designer Lu Zhen, whose grandmother lived in the neighborhood. 

A graduate of the California College of the Arts, Wu has a keen affection for photographic film.  

Lu is a designer currently studying for a master's degree in graphic design at the California College of the Arts. 

Where: Gallery Individualism, Shanghai

When: Until September 13, 2022

Price: Free Entry