PearlLam Galleries


The Shanghai branch of this Hong Kong contemporary gallery is set within an old bank building dating from 1936. With a mix of Chinese and international abstract artists, it's definitely worth popping in to see what's showing. There's also another exhibition space in the somewhat creepy basement. It's part of the Art on the Bund gallery precinct.


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