SHANGHAI.- Paula Cooper Gallery announced a pop-up exhibition of gallery artists in Shanghai, hosted in an exquisite three-story garden townhouse in the heart of the former French Concession area. Titled Resonance (回响), and scheduled to open during the WestBund and ART021 art fairs, the exhibition offers an intimate exploration of the gallery's enduring artistic agenda, blending carefully selected works in a space that evokes a sense of home and reflection.
The title Resonance (回响) draws on a profound Chinese saying, "念念不忘，必有回响," which translates to "What is long remembered will surely have a resonance." This philosophy echoes Paula Cooper Gallery’s unwavering commitment to contemporary art and artists, highlighting continuity and change in art of the last five decades. The gallery’s longstanding support for historical art movements such as minimalism and conceptual art, as well as art made today, finds new meaning in this exhibition, as it deepens its engagement with Asia, following years of developing relationships in the region.
The gallery is dedicated to building lasting connections with institutions, scholars, collectors, and artists in the region, fostering a cultural dialogue that transcends borders.
The exhibition unfolds within a space that blurs the boundaries between the residential and the artistic, offering viewers a unique encounter with art in a domestic setting. The first floor, with its garden and open plan, features works by Meg Webster, Mark di Suvero and Beatrice Caracciolo that resonate with the natural world and traditional Chinese philosophy, weaving sensory experiences into the notion of “home”. Shanghai-born Mark di Suvero’s monumental work Hugs is currently on view at the West Bund Art Museum and provides an opportunity to experience the acclaimed sculptor’s work on a large scale.
On the second floor, the exhibition takes on an intimate tone. Works by Sophie Calle, Walid Raad, Veronica Ryan, Christian Marclay, Eric N. Mack and Paul Pfeiffer invite viewers into deeply personal narratives—stories of memory, sound, and presence that reflect on the human experience.
The third floor, housed beneath a distinctive vaulted ceiling, celebrates the theme of friendship and artistic collaboration. Iconic works by Sol LeWitt, Donald Judd, Carl Andre, Hans Haacke, and Bernd and Hilla Becher honor the lifelong bonds between these artists, who not only shaped the trajectory of contemporary art but also sustained each other’s creative spirits.
In Resonance (回响), Paula Cooper Gallery pays homage to the past while looking toward the future, reinforcing its commitment to the Asian art community. This exhibition speaks not only to the enduring impact of conceptual art but also to the gallery's belief in the power of cultural exchange.
