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Australian Comics Exhibition - CHINA (Shanghai)

formerly known as Australian Comics presented by IllustrateYourLife

ACE! Australian Comics Exhibition in partnership with
the Australian Consulate-General in Shanghai, China

We are delighted to unveil the 5th international edition of ACE! Australian Comics Exhibition. This is the second instalment of the show in China, following the exhibition presented earlier this year in Chengdu.

ACE! Australian Comics Exhibition in partnership with the Australian Consulate-General in Shanghai, China

Exhibition Opening: August 24, Sinan Time Zone Gallery, Shanghai
Open to the public with free entry until September 16.

ACE! is proudly supported by the Australian Consulate-General in Shanghai through its public diplomacy program, promoting Australian culture, art and artists overseas.

poster illustrations by Ben Mitchell
photos by Jakub Mazerant, Ben Mitchell & Australian Consulate General

EXHIBITION OPENING

The fifth installment of ACE! Australian Comics Exhibition commenced on August 24th at Sinan Time Zone Gallery in Shanghai, China. The exhibition will be accessible to the public until September 16, 2024.
The opening event was honoured by the presence of the Australian Consul-General in Shanghai, Mr John Williams.

EXHIBITION

In the cosy space of Sinan Time Zone Gallery, we showcased artworks from 20 selected Australian comic artists, with all comic pages translated into Chinese. Dedicated stands also highlighted Australian comic events, festivals, and initiatives. Attendees had the opportunity to explore our country’s geography through a large map of Australia.

PARTICIPATING ARTISTS

Michael Fikaris, Jonathon Saunders, Johnny Attard, Bruce Mutard, Madi Marston, Daniel Reed, Sarah Firth, Jason Pamment, Jess Parker, Hayden Fryer, Paul Mason, Marcelo Baz, Tim McEwen, Queenie Chan, Keith McDougall, Mandy Ord, Rob Feldman, Madeleine Karutz, Ben Mitchell, Jakub Mazerant

POSTCARD

As usual, an extraordinary oversized "postcard" was provided for capturing initial impressions and greetings for our Australian artists.

CASEY THE KOALA SCULPTURE

The latest edition of the show was accompanied by the ACE! mascot designed collaboratively by artist Ben Mitchell and curator Jakub Mazerant.

LOCATION - SINAN TIME ZONE GALLERY

The exhibition was hosted at Sinan Time Zone Gallery, Shanghai.

Opening in 2020, Sinan Time Zone has adhered to the concept of "let beauty be seen and art come into life", providing the public with a fixed artistic complex space to enjoy, communicate and experience the aesthetics of life in the city landmark. Sinan Time Zone invites all talented artists engaged in artistic creation to hold exhibitions with an open mind as beautiful things worthy of being recognised by the public. Sinan Time Zone is managed and operated by Sinan Mansion.
source: ArtDisk, China

PANEL SESSION

The exhibition opening was followed by a panel session featuring curator Jakub Mazerant, Australian artist Ben Mitchell, and Shi Xiaojie, a member of the Chinese Artists Association and Chairman of the Shanghai Youth Painters & Photographers Association. Shi Xiaojie is also the former art editor of Shanghai Children's Publishing House, deputy director of the Shanghai Film Museum, and art director and editor-in-chief of the Oriental Film Channel.