According to the group, there are around 600 art deco buildings in the city. In the early 20th century, Shanghai thrived as a major trading port, facilitating its boom in art deco architecture.

The term "art deco" is being applied too liberally to architecture built under colonialism, writes Edward Denison as part of ...

(Getty Images)| When it comes to contemporary architecture, Shanghai stands apart ... from postmodern to art deco to Beaux Arts buildings – and "cool structures that have fallen into disrepair ...

Christie's is to present a series of live 20th and 21st century art auctions in Shanghai and Hong Kong showcasing an exceptional curation of modern and contemporary art from the East and the West.

The city’s now-iconic Deco buildings feature prominently in over 250 postcards, plus a selection of 1920s-era gowns, shoes and accessories. “More than an aesthetic, Art Deco was the look that ...