Ingenuity of Volumes: Aesthetics of Ancient and Modern Chinese Bookbinding
english.shanghai.gov.cn|
October 19, 2026
Featuring more than 50 exhibits, the exhibition explores traditional Chinese bookbinding, contemporary book design, and the preservation of craft techniques. Paper textures, binding methods, tools, and protective cases reveal how materials and craftsmanship shape a book's appearance and reading experience.
When: Sept 22 to Nov 22; closed on Mondays except national holidays
Where: Temporary Exhibition Hall, 5F, Museum of China Press and Publication, No 3678 Zhoujiazui Road, Yangpu district
