The SPSI Art Museum, established in 1965, is China's first public research institution dedicated to art mediums of oil painting and sculpture.

Located in Shanghai's Changning district, it is an important venue within the Shanghai Oil Painting and Sculpture Institute.

Over the years, the museum has housed numerous generations of artists who have made significant contributions to Chinese contemporary art.

Artists such as Wu Dayu, Zhang Chongren, Zhou Bichu and Yu Yunjie are well-regarded domestically and internationally for their impact on the history of modern Chinese art.

The museum has also been a platform for younger and older oil painters and sculptors to pursue their craft and achieve success and influence.

The SPSI Art Museum provides diverse artistic visual experiences. [Photo/WeChat ID: shchangning]

Besides producing popular artworks, the museum has made significant research breakthroughs. Many of its artworks have received prestigious awards and have been collected by art galleries, museums and private collectors worldwide.

The Shanghai Oil Painting and Sculpture Institute. [Photo/WeChat ID: shchangning]

The Shanghai Oil Painting and Sculpture Institute is proactively involved in various aspects of contemporary art creation, research, exhibitions, exchange and education. Its diverse and open creative pattern and artistic characteristics have brought new opportunities and challenges while injecting fresh vitality into Shanghai's art scene.

Location: No 111 Jinzhu Road, Shanghai

Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 am-5:00 pm (Last entry at 4:00 pm); closed on Mondays.

Source: whlyj.sh.gov.cn