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Associated Press
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Finalists Announced for 2025 'Shining Shanghai' (Jing'an) International Light Art Open Call
154 artworks from 29 countries and regions illuminate the Global Appeal of Light Art Based Storytelling The 2025 'Shining Shanghai' (Jing'an) International Light Art Open Call has officially concluded its concept submission phase, marking a new milestone in global cultural collaboration through art and technology. Themed 'Luminescent Roots: Stories of Home', this year has received 154 proposals from 145 artists and teams, spanning 6 continents and 29 countries and regions. Among the 145 participating teams, over half of them have been recognized by prestigious festivals such as iMapp Bucharest, Fête des Lumières (Lyon), Circle of Light (Moscow), and Tokyo Minute Projection Mapping, indicating the high caliber of submissions in both artistic vision and technical execution. Since 2023 launch, Shining Shanghai has grown into a premier global platform for light art storytelling. The 2023 and 2024 editions collectively attracted over 5 million viewers globally, both online and offline. With its growing international recognition, the 2025 edition affirms Shining Shanghai's role as a cultural bridge connecting worldwide through new media arts, while also celebrating artistic diversity by showcasing voices from across continents and cultures This year's open call invites artists to reimagine Shanghai's historic building, Shenyuli as a canvas for projection-based storytelling. Artists from around the world explore themes of identity, tradition, and the meaning of home through the language of light art, projected onto century-old brick architecture in Shanghai. The Fox, the Folks from Indonesia, redefines a legendary Balinese figure as a gentle guardian spirit of the earth, blending local myth with contemporary visual storytelling; Tunisia's Designlab presents Oum Ezzine: Woven Into History, that revives the story of legendary artisan Oum Ezzine El Jamalia, honoring forgotten memories and the collective spirit of female creativity; John Tettenborn and Kourtney Lara Ross from Germany, present TAP, a digital-era reflection on home. Their work fills the architecture with animated avatars, questioned if the screen has become our new dwelling; Hungary's artist Kati Katona, drawing on bicultural experience growing up in Serbia and living in Hungary, the work Essentia presents a layered portrait of memory and identity. From China, CTC LAB offers a projection inspired by the five natural elements: metal, wood, water, fire, and earth, translating regional Chinese culture and environmental philosophy into a vivid interplay of light art and motion. Finalists Announcement and Upcoming Timeline The finalists are (in alphabetical order): Upcoming Timeline: Prizes Shining Shanghai offers a total prize pool of over 800,000 CNY (approximately $110,000 USD), rewarding both artistic excellence and innovation. One Gold Award winner will receive 250,000 CNY (~$34,000 USD), One Silver Award winner recipient will earn 100,000 CNY (~$13,000 USD). Three Bronze Awards will each be granted 50,000 CNY (~$6,800 USD), and 15 finalists will be recognized with 20,000 CNY (~$2,700 USD) each. In addition to the prizes, all selected artists gain significant international exposure through the exhibition and media outreach. As the 2025 edition unfolds, Shining Shanghai invite audiences, art lovers, and cultural institutions worldwide to follow the journey of this year's finalists. For more updates on the finalists, upcoming exhibitions, follow official website and Instagram (@shining_shanghai). Media Contact Company Name: Shining Shanghai Open Call Contact Person: Enze Wang Email: Send Email City: Shanghai Country: China Website:
Globe and Mail
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Globe and Mail
Shining Shanghai 2025: A Global Call to Illuminate Stories of Home
Shanghai, China--(Newsfile Corp. - June 25, 2025) - The third edition of the "Shining Shanghai" (Jing'an) International Light Art Open Call officially launched on May 1, 2025. Now in its third consecutive year, this global open call returns with the theme "Luminescent Roots: Stories of Home." Artists are invited to transform building facades into storytelling canvases through projection mapping. Architecture is more than bricks and concrete—it carries the spirit of artists' origins and connections. Artists are encouraged to explore projection mapping as a powerful visual language, illuminating their physical homeland—whether a country, city, or town—or their spiritual homeland shaped by culture, memory, and identity. By translating local DNA into poetry of light, artists can bring static spaces to life and spark vibrant cultural dialogues. The concept submission stage extends to July 5th, 2025, at 11:59 PM (UTC+8). Shining Shanghai welcomes artists from around the world to showcase their creative voices through projection mapping. Awards include one Gold Award of 250,000 CNY (approx. 30,000 EUR), one Silver Award of 100,000 CNY (approx. 12,000 EUR), three Bronze Awards of 50,000 CNY (approx. 6,000 EUR), and fifteen Finalist Awards of 20,000 CNY (approx. 2,400 EUR). For full details, visit the official website and follow @shining_shanghai on Instagram for updates. This year's offline exhibition returns to Shenyuli, a historic Shikumen-style neighborhood in Jing'an District, Shanghai. Blending traditional Chinese courtyard living with Western architectural elements, Shenyuli reflects the city's cultural identity. For artists, it offers more than a projection surface—it's an opportunity to connect history, space, and emotion through light. In just two years, Shining Shanghai has become China's most influential international projection mapping event. The inaugural edition featured over 60 global teams, drew 1.3 million onsite visitors, and reached more than 2 billion online views. In 2024, 151 submissions were received from 27 countries, with global media exposure reaching over 5 million people. Notable participants have included award-winning artists from iMapp Bucharest and Fête des Lumières in Lyon. Jury members span the fields of art, academia, and media, ensuring a diverse and professional review process. Join Shining Shanghai to illuminate the city's architecture and share your story through the universal language of light—bringing creativity and culture to life.
