Related News
Museum of Art Pudong
Print Edition
Architect: Jean Nouvel
Address: 2777 Binjiang Avenue
The museum looks standard and balanced, or to say “reserved” and “introverted.” But it’s not dwarfed by towering skyscrapers in the bustling Lujiazui area.
From simple geometric designs to restrained decor, the marble-and-glass rectangle along the Huangpu River is a reminder that art matters. There’s also something to be said about tactfully blending into your surroundings.
Jean Nouvel himself said: ‘I’m playing a game with the Huangpu River and surrounding spaces.”
The design was meant to blur the distinction between the structure and the environment.
“I hope the museum can naturally, seamlessly, integrate into the surroundings, like a serene sculpture rather than an individual building,” he said.
Hence, a 53-meter-long bridge stretches from the second floor and links the museum to the waterfront platform, creating an integrated space. Facing the river are two “glass halls,” one with a height of 6 meters, the other at 12 meters.
One side is paved with glass, allowing people to enjoy beautiful views of the Bund across the river, and the other side has high-reflective LEDs, mirroring the Bund view. The design echoes with the river and creates a subtle blend of light, art and image.
Small facts: Two new exhibitions will soon come to the museum. ‘Design for Fun” is set to begin September 28, and “The Dynamic Eye: Op and Kinetic Art from the Tate Collection” will open on September 30. Masterpieces by Jesus Rafael Soto, Victor Vasarley, Ettore Sottsass, Alessandro Mendini and more will be displayed.
- About Us
- |
- Terms of Use
- |
-
RSS - |
- Privacy Policy
- |
- Contact Us
- |
- Shanghai Call Center: 962288
- |
- Tip-off hotline: 52920043
- 沪ICP证：沪ICP备05050403号-1
- |
- 互联网新闻信息服务许可证：31120180004
- |
- 网络视听许可证：0909346
- |
- 广播电视节目制作许可证：沪字第354号
- |
- 增值电信业务经营许可证：沪B2-20120012
Copyright © 1999- Shanghai Daily. All rights reserved.Preferably viewed with Internet Explorer 8 or newer browsers.
