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In partnership with Monocle, JAKC is curating diverse cultural experiences at the forefront of today’s urban lifestyle<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

SHANGHAI<\/span>, May 7, 2026 \/PRNewswire\/ — JingAn Kerry Centre (JAKC) has officially launched its 2026 cultural season, titled\u00a0“Axis for Sparks”.\u00a0Marking the occasion, JAKC has partnered with globally renowned lifestyle publication\u00a0MONOCLE\u00a0to present a series of inaugural cultural and artistic events, including\u00a0China’s first MONOCLE pop-up store & caf\u00e9\u00a0and\u00a0the world’s first MONOCLE “The Entrepreneurs Live”<\/i> forum. Concurrently, JAKC has collaborated with MAO Space to invite Zhang Xiaodong, a national intangible cultural heritage bearer of the “Dragon-scale Binding” technique, to present\u00a0“Read and Reconstruct \u2014 Zhang Xiaodong’s Dragon-scale Binding and Contemporary Practice”<\/i> at 57 & 65 An Yi Road. In addition, JAKC has teamed up with “Gr8 One”, a publication brand under China National Publications Import & Export (Group) Corporation (CNPIEC), to launch a street-corner newsstand on L1 of the North Retail, featuring a curated selection of\u00a0MONOCLE\u00a0titles and CNPIEC publications.<\/p>\n

Running through\u00a0June 30, 2026, the cultural season weaves diverse content into a cohesive urban narrative through spatial storytelling. Extending from the mall to the historic buildings on An Yi Road, the program organically integrates international and local elements, as well as commerce and culture, guiding the public on a journey from perception to immersive experience. By embedding cultural depth into commercial spaces and daily urban life, this season not only enriches the “First in Shanghai 4.0” initiative, but also establishes JAKC as an urban cultural axis where diverse ideas meet, interact, and spark inspiration.<\/p>\n

A First in Global Vision \u2013 JAKC Joins Forces with<\/b>\u00a0MONOCLE<\/b>\u00a0to Activate Cultural Dialogue in Commercial Spaces<\/b><\/p>\n

Since April 25, JAKC has engaged in an in-depth cross-border collaboration with\u00a0MONOCLE, creating both a physical retail experience and a platform for intellectual exchange that fosters meaningful dialogue between international brands and urban culture.<\/p>\n

China’s first MONOCLE pop-up store & caf\u00e9\u00a0has opened in the L1 atrium of the North Retail. The space reflects\u00a0MONOCLE’s signature minimalist aesthetic, evoking the warm, enveloping atmosphere of a neighborhood retail street. Featuring over 200 hand-picked products spanning publications, apparel, stationery, fragrances, and lifestyle items, the pop-up also offers Shanghai-exclusive products that integrate\u00a0MONOCLE’s international sensibility into the local cultural fabric. The caf\u00e9, making its China debut, uses specialty coffee as a medium to elevate the pop-up into a resting space where retail, social interaction, and cultural experiences converge, inviting the public to embrace a more refined, quality-driven urban lifestyle.<\/p>\n

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\"\uff08MONOCLE<\/a>
\uff08MONOCLE pop-up store & caf\u00e9&The Newsstand Launched by JAKC & Gr8 One\uff09<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u00a0Additionally,\u00a0the world’s first MONOCLE “The Entrepreneurs Live” <\/i>forum\u00a0was successfully held on April 29 at Calypso Restaurant & Lounge, JingAn Shangri-La Hotel. Originating from\u00a0MONOCLE’s annual business publication\u00a0The Entrepreneurs<\/i>, which focuses on business models and urban entrepreneurial ecosystems, the forum brought together nearly 20 industry leaders and over 100 entrepreneurs from around the world. Through in-depth discussions on global market insights, brand development trends, industry opportunities, and innovative practices, the event injected forward-looking international perspectives into the local business ecosystem.<\/p>\n

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\"\uff08MONOCLE<\/a>
\uff08MONOCLE \u201cThe Entrepreneurs Live\u201d forum\uff09<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

From an innovative physical retail space to high-level dialogues on business thinking, the successful introduction of these two\u00a0MONOCLE\u00a0firsts underscores JAKC’s strong appeal as a premier destination for international resources. Throughout the “Axis for Sparks” season, JAKC continues to enhance its spatial experience and content richness, linking global business vision with Shanghai’s urban spirit, offering consumers a unique first-in experience that spans ideas and lifestyle, and consistently infusing the city with internationally concentrated cultural vitality.<\/p>\n

Contemporary Echoes in Historic Architecture \u2013 The “Dragon-scale Binding” Art Exhibition Revitalizes Urban Memory<\/b><\/p>\n

JAKC has also extended the boundaries of its cultural season from commercial space into the city’s historic fabric. On April 21,\u00a0The “Read and Reconstruct \u2014 Zhang Xiaodong’s Dragon-scale Binding and Contemporary Practice”<\/i>\u00a0exhibition opened. The exhibition showcases sixteen years of artistic practice by Zhang Xiaodong, the sole bearer of the national intangible cultural heritage “Dragon-scale Binding”. This nearly lost bookbinding art form has been reinterpreted through a contemporary lens by the artist. Within a century-old building that carries Shanghai’s urban memory, the exhibition initiates a deep dialogue on reading, time, and heritage.<\/p>\n

The exhibition is curated around the dialogue between heritage and contemporaneity, featuring core works that showcase Zhang Xiaodong’s profound research and innovative reinterpretation of Dragon-scale Binding. Through the deconstruction of books’ physical forms and spatial symbolism, the exhibition transforms reading into a multi-sensory journey that merges the visual and the intellectual, attracting art enthusiasts, cultural scholars, and the general public.<\/p>\n

Notably situated at 57 & 65 An Yi Road, this exhibition breathes new life into a century-old Shikumen heritage building nestled among modern office towers. Transforming from a conventional historical display into a vibrant venue for contemporary art, the space now serves as a dynamic stage where culture interacts with the present. This initiative provides an inspiring example of how heritage buildings can be revitalized through the integration of commerce and culture.<\/p>\n

Deep Integration of Culture, Tourism, and Commerce \u2013 “Axis for Sparks” Forges an Urban Cultural and Creative Hub<\/b><\/p>\n

Against the backdrop of the continuous upgrading of “First in Shanghai” and the sustained efforts of Jing’an District, JAKC has systematically curated content and created spatial experiences to build a premier platform in Jing’an and Shanghai for global culture, art, and lifestyle content, exploring an innovative paradigm for the deep integration of culture, tourism, and commerce.<\/p>\n

From the 2024 debut of visual artist Andy Rementer’s first commercial exhibition “Ignite Your Passion”<\/i>, to 2025’s highly anticipated mainland China debut of “100% DORAEMON & FRIENDS” Tour<\/i>, and the East China debut of “THE MONSTERS” Wacky Mart Series<\/i>, JAKC consistently leverages rare, exclusive cultural content to create differentiated experiential spaces. On the brand debut front, numerous international brands \u2013 including Sporty & Rich, Topologie, GRVRGROVE, and Bienaime \u2013 have chosen JAKC as their first stop in China. Additionally, high-profile IP pop-ups such as KAWS: HOLIDAY and Jellycat CAF\u00c9 have generated phenomenal offline experiences here.<\/p>\n

This year, JAKC further solidifies its position as the gateway of choice for overseas lifestyle brands entering China: California-based golf lifestyle brand Malbon opened its first China store here in March; American active lifestyle brand Vuori, which opened its first China store at JAKC last year, recently returned with the limited-time “DreamKnit\u2122 Escape”<\/i> space on April 27 featuring its proprietary fabric; and British premium women’s activewear brand Sweaty Betty has joined this brand debut lineup with a concept pop-up.<\/p>\n

By consistently introducing leading, rare, and exclusive content and brands, JAKC continues to strengthen its positioning as an urban cultural axis. Each debut is not merely a commercial launch but a cultural dialogue, a collision of ideas, and a guide to a new lifestyle \u2013 truly embodying the core essence of “Axis for Sparks”: gathering creative inspiration for the city.<\/p>\n

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In partnership with Monocle, JAKC is curating diverse cultural experiences at the forefront of today’s urban lifestyle<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

SHANGHAI<\/span>, May 7, 2026 \/PRNewswire\/ — JingAn Kerry Centre (JAKC) has officially launched its 2026 cultural season, titled\u00a0“Axis for Sparks”.\u00a0Marking the occasion, JAKC has partnered with globally renowned lifestyle publication\u00a0MONOCLE\u00a0to present a series of inaugural cultural and artistic events, including\u00a0China’s first MONOCLE pop-up store & caf\u00e9\u00a0and\u00a0the world’s first MONOCLE “The Entrepreneurs Live”<\/i> forum. Concurrently, JAKC has collaborated with MAO Space to invite Zhang Xiaodong, a national intangible cultural heritage bearer of the “Dragon-scale Binding” technique, to present\u00a0“Read and Reconstruct \u2014 Zhang Xiaodong’s Dragon-scale Binding and Contemporary Practice”<\/i> at 57 & 65 An Yi Road. In addition, JAKC has teamed up with “Gr8 One”, a publication brand under China National Publications Import & Export (Group) Corporation (CNPIEC), to launch a street-corner newsstand on L1 of the North Retail, featuring a curated selection of\u00a0MONOCLE\u00a0titles and CNPIEC publications.<\/p>\n

Running through\u00a0June 30, 2026, the cultural season weaves diverse content into a cohesive urban narrative through spatial storytelling. Extending from the mall to the historic buildings on An Yi Road, the program organically integrates international and local elements, as well as commerce and culture, guiding the public on a journey from perception to immersive experience. By embedding cultural depth into commercial spaces and daily urban life, this season not only enriches the “First in Shanghai 4.0” initiative, but also establishes JAKC as an urban cultural axis where diverse ideas meet, interact, and spark inspiration.<\/p>\n

A First in Global Vision \u2013 JAKC Joins Forces with<\/b>\u00a0MONOCLE<\/b>\u00a0to Activate Cultural Dialogue in Commercial Spaces<\/b><\/p>\n

Since April 25, JAKC has engaged in an in-depth cross-border collaboration with\u00a0MONOCLE, creating both a physical retail experience and a platform for intellectual exchange that fosters meaningful dialogue between international brands and urban culture.<\/p>\n

China’s first MONOCLE pop-up store & caf\u00e9\u00a0has opened in the L1 atrium of the North Retail. The space reflects\u00a0MONOCLE’s signature minimalist aesthetic, evoking the warm, enveloping atmosphere of a neighborhood retail street. Featuring over 200 hand-picked products spanning publications, apparel, stationery, fragrances, and lifestyle items, the pop-up also offers Shanghai-exclusive products that integrate\u00a0MONOCLE’s international sensibility into the local cultural fabric. The caf\u00e9, making its China debut, uses specialty coffee as a medium to elevate the pop-up into a resting space where retail, social interaction, and cultural experiences converge, inviting the public to embrace a more refined, quality-driven urban lifestyle.<\/p>\n

\n

\"\uff08MONOCLE<\/a>
\uff08MONOCLE pop-up store & caf\u00e9&The Newsstand Launched by JAKC & Gr8 One\uff09<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u00a0Additionally,\u00a0the world’s first MONOCLE “The Entrepreneurs Live” <\/i>forum\u00a0was successfully held on April 29 at Calypso Restaurant & Lounge, JingAn Shangri-La Hotel. Originating from\u00a0MONOCLE’s annual business publication\u00a0The Entrepreneurs<\/i>, which focuses on business models and urban entrepreneurial ecosystems, the forum brought together nearly 20 industry leaders and over 100 entrepreneurs from around the world. Through in-depth discussions on global market insights, brand development trends, industry opportunities, and innovative practices, the event injected forward-looking international perspectives into the local business ecosystem.<\/p>\n

\n

\"\uff08MONOCLE<\/a>
\uff08MONOCLE \u201cThe Entrepreneurs Live\u201d forum\uff09<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

From an innovative physical retail space to high-level dialogues on business thinking, the successful introduction of these two\u00a0MONOCLE\u00a0firsts underscores JAKC’s strong appeal as a premier destination for international resources. Throughout the “Axis for Sparks” season, JAKC continues to enhance its spatial experience and content richness, linking global business vision with Shanghai’s urban spirit, offering consumers a unique first-in experience that spans ideas and lifestyle, and consistently infusing the city with internationally concentrated cultural vitality.<\/p>\n

Contemporary Echoes in Historic Architecture \u2013 The “Dragon-scale Binding” Art Exhibition Revitalizes Urban Memory<\/b><\/p>\n

JAKC has also extended the boundaries of its cultural season from commercial space into the city’s historic fabric. On April 21,\u00a0The “Read and Reconstruct \u2014 Zhang Xiaodong’s Dragon-scale Binding and Contemporary Practice”<\/i>\u00a0exhibition opened. The exhibition showcases sixteen years of artistic practice by Zhang Xiaodong, the sole bearer of the national intangible cultural heritage “Dragon-scale Binding”. This nearly lost bookbinding art form has been reinterpreted through a contemporary lens by the artist. Within a century-old building that carries Shanghai’s urban memory, the exhibition initiates a deep dialogue on reading, time, and heritage.<\/p>\n

The exhibition is curated around the dialogue between heritage and contemporaneity, featuring core works that showcase Zhang Xiaodong’s profound research and innovative reinterpretation of Dragon-scale Binding. Through the deconstruction of books’ physical forms and spatial symbolism, the exhibition transforms reading into a multi-sensory journey that merges the visual and the intellectual, attracting art enthusiasts, cultural scholars, and the general public.<\/p>\n

Notably situated at 57 & 65 An Yi Road, this exhibition breathes new life into a century-old Shikumen heritage building nestled among modern office towers. Transforming from a conventional historical display into a vibrant venue for contemporary art, the space now serves as a dynamic stage where culture interacts with the present. This initiative provides an inspiring example of how heritage buildings can be revitalized through the integration of commerce and culture.<\/p>\n

Deep Integration of Culture, Tourism, and Commerce \u2013 “Axis for Sparks” Forges an Urban Cultural and Creative Hub<\/b><\/p>\n

Against the backdrop of the continuous upgrading of “First in Shanghai” and the sustained efforts of Jing’an District, JAKC has systematically curated content and created spatial experiences to build a premier platform in Jing’an and Shanghai for global culture, art, and lifestyle content, exploring an innovative paradigm for the deep integration of culture, tourism, and commerce.<\/p>\n

From the 2024 debut of visual artist Andy Rementer’s first commercial exhibition “Ignite Your Passion”<\/i>, to 2025’s highly anticipated mainland China debut of “100% DORAEMON & FRIENDS” Tour<\/i>, and the East China debut of “THE MONSTERS” Wacky Mart Series<\/i>, JAKC consistently leverages rare, exclusive cultural content to create differentiated experiential spaces. On the brand debut front, numerous international brands \u2013 including Sporty & Rich, Topologie, GRVRGROVE, and Bienaime \u2013 have chosen JAKC as their first stop in China. Additionally, high-profile IP pop-ups such as KAWS: HOLIDAY and Jellycat CAF\u00c9 have generated phenomenal offline experiences here.<\/p>\n

This year, JAKC further solidifies its position as the gateway of choice for overseas lifestyle brands entering China: California-based golf lifestyle brand Malbon opened its first China store here in March; American active lifestyle brand Vuori, which opened its first China store at JAKC last year, recently returned with the limited-time “DreamKnit\u2122 Escape”<\/i> space on April 27 featuring its proprietary fabric; and British premium women’s activewear brand Sweaty Betty has joined this brand debut lineup with a concept pop-up.<\/p>\n

By consistently introducing leading, rare, and exclusive content and brands, JAKC continues to strengthen its positioning as an urban cultural axis. Each debut is not merely a commercial launch but a cultural dialogue, a collision of ideas, and a guide to a new lifestyle \u2013 truly embodying the core essence of “Axis for Sparks”: gathering creative inspiration for the city.<\/p>\n

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