China aims to rival art capitals

A child takes photos of artwork during a preview visit to The China Art Museum. – Photo by AFP

By Agencies

Posted on: 2:30 pm | October 1, 2012

The China Art Museum in Shanghai opened to the public on October 1, 2012. Shanghai opened two new art museums on October 1 on the former site of the 2010 World Expo, as China’s commercial hub seeks to rival art capitals like New York and Paris.

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