SHANGHAI, Nov. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Art Shanghai 2024 has opened on November 7th at Hall A of the West Bund. The prestigious event, orchestrated by the Publicity Department of the CPC Shanghai Committee and co-hosted by the Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism and several district governments, runs through November 11th, with the support of several local organizations including the West Bund Group.
Themed "Global Art in Shanghai", Art Shanghai aims to fuse culture with tourism to spur economic growth and enhance visitor experiences, positioning Shanghai as a quintessential international art nexus. The schedule features over 100 events, including major art fairs, auctions, the Enjoy Shanghai Art Season, and the Shanghai Dialogue—establishing a global, professional, and multifaceted platform for the arts.
Global Art Meets Local Culture
Art Shanghai 2024 is a testament to the city's growing importance in the international art scene, displaying nearly 10,000 artworks at various fairs, including West Bund Art & Design, ART021 Shanghai Contemporary Art Fair, 2024 Shanghai Young Art Fair & National Youth Art Invitation Exhibition, The third YIT Online Arts and Design Fair, and Shanghai International Art Book Fair. These gatherings attract a global audience of collectors and institutions, emphasizing Shanghai's role in the art market.
Merging Artistic and Economic Frontiers
The event's innovative blend of art, fashion, commerce, and tourism aims to invigorate the local economy. The program includes the 2024 T&ARTCON × FISE World Series – Shanghai at Art West Bund, and the Art on the Bund series, featuring the 57 exhibitions of the 2024 Shanghai Bund International Art Festival spread across 34 venues. Art Ripples 2024 captures the historical charm of Jing'an Suhe with a variety of artistic displays, while Art Pudong revitalizes the business districts of Qiantan and Lujiazui with engaging artistic installations. Furthermore, eight areas have been identified as 2024 Art Business Districts, enhancing the interaction between culture and tourism and promoting economic activity through cultural engagement.
Digital Innovation Transforms Shanghai's Cultural Tourism Landscape
A notable aspect is the seamless integration of culture and tourism. In partnership with Xiaohongshu, the newly updated Shanghai Art Map, titled "In Shanghai, Art is a Way of Life," combines exhibitions, performances, fashion, culinary scenes, and shopping with tourism offerings. It serves both local residents and international visitors, transforming tourist engagement into a driver of significant economic activity. By utilizing digital platforms, the event enhances the city's artistic appeal, creating a vibrant interplay between digital art and cultural participation.
Art Shanghai 2024 will feature digital art prominently by hosting events like the Shanghai International Digital Music Week and Voices of Art on the Bund, along with AI-enhanced experiences such as the Art on the Bund - 2024 International Art Festival. Interactive initiatives such as The AR Art Map and AR Art Installations add depth to the offerings. The integration of digital art and cultural innovation revitalizes Shanghai's art market and offers a unique virtual-real experience, advancing the digital transformation of the cultural tourism industry. This initiative underscores Shanghai's role as a leader in the global art market, supported by cutting-edge technology.
Premium Content and Services Foster City-Wide Artistic Ambiance
The 2024 Enjoy Shanghai Art Season caters to a spectrum of cultural appetites, presenting fresh artistic education and public art encounters via initiatives like "How Night Out" and the Museum Development Conference. Coupled with endeavors such as the "Most Beautiful Poster" contest and the "Young Curator Growth Plan", it fosters a lively, city-wide artistic ambiance that encourages public engagement and enriches Shanghai's cultural landscape.
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Global Art in Shanghai: The 6th Shanghai International Artwork Trade Week
BANGKOK, Dec. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- eBay, one of the world's largest online marketplaces, hosted its annual Exporter of the Year 2024 event in Bangkok, Thailand, from December 3 to 4. The event brought together 100 top sellers from Global Emerging Market regions, including Eastern Europe, the Middle East, India, and Southeast Asia, to celebrate their entrepreneurial spirit and global exporting excellence.
As part of the two-day event celebrating eBay sellers, the Exporter of the Year 2024 award ceremony was held on December 4 at the Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers. Among the participants, 24 eBay sellers were recognized for their outstanding growth performance and exceptional buyer experience. These accolades highlight their remarkable service excellence compared to millions of sellers across the Global Emerging Market regions.
At the event, top sellers from eBay's global emerging markets connected with a vibrant global community made up of individuals and businesses, spanning diverse geographies, cultures, and languages. Their experiences reinforced how eBay's tools and support have enabled cross-border trade sellers to reach new customers and successfully expand their operations to international markets.
The gathering also facilitated knowledge sharing, cross-border partnerships, and networking opportunities amongst top sellers, helping them better understand different market needs.
Growing strength of Vietnam Parts & Accessories eBay sellers
Many Southeast Asian sellers ranked among the top 100 best-performing sellers, reflecting the high global demand for Southeast Asian inventory across the world. Of the 24 awarded, 6 Southeast Asia sellers won awards topping the highly competitive Parts and Accessories, Watches and Trading cards categories. These sellers include Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam.
Southeast Asia's eBay sellers continue to excel in driving global commerce, with the top five best-selling categories in 2024 being Car & Truck Parts & Accessories, Watches, Motorcycle & Scooter Parts & Accessories, Trading Card Singles, and Men's Clothing. These categories have captured the interest of buyers across the globe, with the United States leading as the top buyer country, followed by Australia, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Germany. This strong performance underscores the region's pivotal role in connecting sellers to eBay's worldwide customer base and fostering global trade.
Le Thi Van from Motorcycle_Seat_Factory_TD, the 3rd place winner in the Best Rising Star category, credited eBay's recommended listing best practices and shipping solutions for driving significant business growth. As the only Vietnamese seller to win an award this year, Le Thi Van achieved impressive triple-digit sales growth.
Vidmay Naini, General Manager, Global Emerging Markets at eBay commented: "At eBay, we are committed to connecting people and building communities as partners with our sellers –supporting and working together with them to showcase the potential of global ecommerce. The eBay Exporter of the Year 2024 event is a celebration of our sellers' success and an excellent opportunity for us to express our gratitude for their passion, innovation and dedication to entrepreneurship on eBay. We believe that success for us happens together. As we continue to see the power of cross-border trade through these sellers' journeys, especially as a tool to scale exporting businesses and create economic opportunity for all, we are excited to keep empowering individuals, entrepreneurs and businesses of all sizes to thrive on our platform, together with us.
To find out more about becoming an eBay exporter, visit: https://export.ebay.com/en/
About eBay Inc.
eBay is a global leader in e-commerce, operating marketplace platforms that connect millions of sellers and buyers across more than 190 markets worldwide. Founded in 1995 in San Jose, California, eBay is one of the world's largest and most vibrant marketplaces for discovering great value and unique selection. In 2023, eBay enabled more than $73 billion of gross merchandise volume. For more information about the company and its global portfolio of online brands, visit www.ebayinc.com.
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eBay recognises top sellers for global exporting excellence at Exporter of the Year event
eBay recognises top sellers for global exporting excellence at Exporter of the Year event
