The second OPENFILE Festival of Contemporary Visual Culture kicked off at Shanghai's chi K11 Art Museum last Thursday. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The second OPENFILE Festival of Contemporary Visual Culture, organized by V/Collective, kicked off at Shanghai's chi K11 Art Museum on Sept 6.

Featuring "A Whole New World", this year's festival has invited 36 international and Chinese artists across multiple disciplines, presenting a wide-range selection of creative expressions spanning from original paintings and sculptures to cutting-edge digital works and AI-generated content.

Divided into five distinct thematic zones — Shine, Shimmer, Dazzle, Thrill, and Wonder—across a 2,000-square-meter space, the exhibition studies how digital AI, physical art, and sculptural forms converge, inviting visitors to explore the dynamic interplay and contrasts between these mediums.

The second OPENFILE Festival of Contemporary Visual Culture kicked off at Shanghai's chi K11 Art Museum last Thursday. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

This year's lineup features renowned artists such as Danny Casale and Nobody Sausage, whose animations have captivated millions; Christoph Niemann, known for his innovative visual storytelling; Emiliano Ponzi, introducing a new immersive installation; and Shantell Martin, famous for her dynamic line art. Emerging Chinese talents such as Guo Longfei and Huang Heshan also present their latest visions.

Additionally, the exhibition venue enriches the experience with interactive artist collaborations, brand exhibitions, workshops, and pop-up stores, providing a multi-layered engagement with contemporary visual culture.

The second OPENFILE Festival of Contemporary Visual Culture kicked off at Shanghai's chi K11 Art Museum last Thursday. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

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OPENFILE Festival of Contemporary Visual Culture

Address: B3 floor, No 300 Middle Huaihai Road, Huangpu district, Shanghai