上海向以发达的经济、先进的科技、繁荣的商贸著称于世,与此相适应,文化艺术也灿烂昌盛。在近现代中国历史上,海上文化艺术融贯中西,博采众长,孕育了众多的艺术流派和艺术情品,当然上海也就成了艺术家、收藏家繁衍和艺术品交易特别发达的城市。然而,近几十年来,中国艺术家的经营中心渐移海外,香港取代了上海成为中国艺术品经营及收藏最为 Shanghai is well known for its advanced economy, advanced science and technology, and prosperous business. In line with this, the culture and arts are also prosperous. In the history of modern China, maritime culture and arts are coherent with Chinese and Western cultures, and they have attracted a large number of art schools and artistic passions. Of course, Shanghai has become a city where artists, collectors multiply, and art trades are particularly developed. However, in recent decades, the operating centers of Chinese artists have gradually moved overseas. Hong Kong has replaced Shanghai as the most important art management and collection in China.