New animation space opens in Shanghai
By ZHANG KUN |
chinadaily.com.cn |
Updated: 2026-06-21 14:07
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The new Shanghai Animation Space, previously the Shanghai Animation Film Studio (SAFS), began trial operations on Friday.
Revered as the cradle of Chinese animation, SAFS was established on the site in 1957. The SAFS subsequently produced classics such as The Monkey King: Uproar in Heaven, Nezha Conquers the Dragon King and Where Is Mama?, giving rise to the world-renowned Chinese School of Animation.
Located at 618 Wanhangdu Road in Shanghai's Jing'an district, the new space hosts an exhibition that chronicles the history of SAFS, presents contemporary artistic reinterpretations of iconic animated characters, and offers an XR immersive experience based on The Monkey King: Uproar in Heaven.
