art and space, people and furniture: inside objective’s coexist exhibition shanghai curated by chris shao studio

on july 3, objective was established in shanghai and presented its maiden exhibition “coexist”. the exhibition was staged in a dark green vintage western-style house, gathering works by global artists. filled with collaborations across territory and profession, space takes you on a journey to appreciate objects with both beauty and functionality and the essence of life.

honoring the principle of merging beauty and functionality, each item from objective articulates the ceaseless exploration by designers, artists, and craftsmen: from design, material selection to production. here, the beauty of life lies in a collision, fusion, and mutual complement. here, the infinite possibilities of life are tested one after another.

rambling into an old house located deep along an alley, you can start your exploration at the coexist exhibition. starting from architecture and space, the exhibition presents a…