Shanghai Detour 上海游艺图 is a project, an art map and shuttle ride for the distinguished guests of Shanghai, bringing together all the disconnected parties of Shanghai art scene, including museums, commercial galleries, and independent art spaces- an initiative undertaken for the first time. Thanks to the active participation of all the joined parties and with the support by IFA and Alexis Kouzmine, Lime Design and BizArt, this project will show to all guests a vibrant image of Shanghai and promises to be the first step for a more long-term vision of sharing and spreading information in our local art community. We hope that this simple tool will give to the distinguished guests -both national and international- useful information to guide their exploration of the city and to discover unexpected artistic and creative niches in Shanghai.

Shanghai Detour 上海游艺图 is an initiative started by Arthub Foundation and some galleries early this year, inviting the major players in the art scene of Shanghai for consecutive informal roundtable sessions to co- ordinate the parallel Biennial and Shcontemporary activities.

Followed by an enthusiastic response, soon almost all the organizations involved in contemporary art in Shanghai joined in.

Watch out for signs with Shanghai Detour 上海游艺图 logo during the course of the ShContemporary Fair and Shanghai Biennial opening week for free bus rides between the fair, the biennial site, and venues at 50Moganshan, The Bund, French Concession and additional areas.