Core Insights - The exhibition "I.M. Pei: Life as Architecture" concluded at the Power Station of Art (PSA) in Shanghai, attracting over 150,000 visitors since its opening on April 26, with an average daily attendance exceeding 1,700 [1][2] - This exhibition is the first comprehensive retrospective of the renowned Chinese-American architect I.M. Pei in mainland China and serves as a focal event for the "2025 Shanghai West Kowloon Cultural Week" [1][2] - The exhibition features over 400 pieces of manuscripts, models, images, and documents, showcasing Pei's architectural career spanning seventy years [1][2] Exhibition Highlights - The exhibition is divided into six themes, exploring Pei's background, urban design philosophy, interdisciplinary dialogue, collaboration with clients, material and structural exploration, and strategies for reinterpreting history [2] - The design of the exhibition space is inspired by the layout of Suzhou gardens, allowing visitors to discover the "foreshadowing" in Pei's architectural designs across different stages [2] - A "time corridor" connects two of Pei's major works, the East Building of the National Gallery of Art in Washington and the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, spanning over 40 years [2] Visitor Engagement - The exhibition set a record for single-day attendance at PSA with 7,126 visitors on International Museum Day, and weekend attendance exceeded 12,000 [1] - Various activities were organized for different age groups, including lectures, urban walks, and summer camps, aimed at engaging the audience with Pei's architectural language [3] - A live-streamed urban walk on "I.M. Pei's Shanghai Footprints" attracted nearly 630,000 online viewers, highlighting Pei's architectural beginnings [3] Future Plans - Following the exhibition in Shanghai, the showcased items will travel to Doha, Qatar, for a global tour [3]
感受人生如建筑 这是“必看的盛宴” 吸引逾15万人次参观 贝聿铭回顾展闭幕
Jie Fang Ri Bao·2025-08-11 01:37