Asian Art Museum’s Shanghai Gala, February 10

The Asian Art Museum is delighted to present “Shanghai.” This major exhibition, on show February 12 through September 5, 2010, examines the visual culture of one of China’s most dynamic and cosmopolitan cities. The exhibition will explore the most significant visual documents of the city’s rich and ever-changing culture, including paintings, Shanghai Deco furniture, posters, fashion, movie clips, and contemporary installations.

To expand the reach of the exhibition, the museum has spearheaded the Shanghai Celebration, a San Francisco Bay Area–wide collaboration of cultural institutions commemorating the region’s lo

Seated, Shanghai Gala chairman Gorretti Lo Lui, surrounded by honorary chairs, (L-R) Jennifer Siebel Newsom, Yuan Yuan Tan, and Joan Chen.

ng-standing relationship with Shanghai. The Celebration includes exhibitions, performances, film series, lectures, and special events presented by dozens of Bay Area organizations. The Shanghai Celebration will be observed throughout 2010, when Shanghai will host the World Expo. To learn more about the events and programs: shanghaicelebration.com.

To kick off the “Shanghai” exhibition, gala chairman Gorretti Lo Lui and honorary chairs Joan Chen, Loletta Lo, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, Amy Tan, and Yuan Yuan Tan, have created an incredible Opening Night Gala on February 10, 2010. The Gala is sold out.

Pictured: Seated, Shanghai Gala chairman Gorretti Lo Lui, surrounded by honorary chairs, (L-R) Jennifer Siebel Newsom, Yuan Yuan Tan, and Joan Chen.

Location: Asian Art Museum’s Chinese gallery

Photographer: Kevin Thomas

Makup by: Miles Berdache of Artists Services

Hair by: Tania Goulart of Patrick Evan Salon & Spa

Gown(s) by: Blanc de Chine

Jewlery by: Boucheron