Within a few years Shanghai M50 has introduced more than 130 artists who come from over 10 provinces in China and 16 foreign countries and districts, including the United Kingdom, France, Italy, and so on. It enjoys high reputation in international art circle. Among them, Shanghai Art Gallery established by Swiss Lorenz and BizArt Center established by Italian Davide Quadrio are among the best galleries in China.

The import of these artists enriches the cultural atmosphere of the Suzhou Creek. Numerous foreign and domestic tourists are attracted to a place by its reputation. A new cultural innovation industry has gradually taken shape at No.50 Moganshan Road. A potential industry of cultural innovation and tourism is awaiting for people to develop side by side.

If you want to know something about contemporary art in Shanghai, "M50" is the place to go. Some of the city's best-known artists work there, like Zhou Tiehai, Ding Yi and Xu Zhen, all of whom have participated in Venice Biennale. There are also galleries, like ShanghArt, Eastlink Gallery and Biz Art.

Through the small gate that leads into No.50 Moganshan Rd., you can walk into what appears to be a busy art market. Out of the way streets, there are more artist studios, mostly small ones. Big workshops in the area are mostly occupied by design companies and galleries. Newly-opened western-style restaurants seize the entrance of the busy section; old houses are transformed into stylish dining rooms. The first floor of Building 4, for instance, is divided into several small spaces, which are rented by young artists. The works are of varying degrees and abilities, but all of them are marked with prices listed in US dollars. Less famous artists might take their chance to find the shortcut to success.

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