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Jiushi Art Museum opens debut exhibit at new Shanghai home

The Jiushi Art Museum has officially opened its new permanent home in Shanghai with its inaugural exhibition, "The Shape of Time." The museum, which previously operated as a non-collecting institution without a fixed venue, now occupies a purpose-built space in the city's Huangpu district.

The opening marks a significant institutional step for Shanghai's cultural landscape, providing a major new platform for contemporary art exhibitions and international dialogue. It reflects the continued expansion of China's private museum sector and the city's ambition to solidify its status as a global art hub, offering a dedicated space for large-scale curated shows that was previously lacking in its programming.