Shining Shanghai 2025 International Light Art Open Call Announces Winners

shanghai, China–(Newsfile Corp. – September 28, 2025) – The Final Jury of “Shining Shanghai” (Jing’an) 2025 International Light Art Open Call concluded on September 17 at Guang er Warehouse in Jing’an District, Shanghai. Among 20 shortlisted works,the jury selected the Gold,Silver,and Bronze Award winners. As an integral part of the 3rd “Shining Shanghai” Jing’an International Light Art Exhibition and the Jing’an sub-venue of the 2025 Shanghai International Light Festival, all award-winning and finalist works will be showcased on the façade of Shenyuli in Suhewan from September 29 to October 8.

The “Luminescent Roots” Theme and Global Participation

This year’s Open Call, themed “Luminescent Roots: Stories of Home”, seeks to transform the DNA of local communities into perceptible “languages of light” thru projection mapping, building a “readable home of light art” for everyone. The global concept submission phase launched on May 1 and lasted for two months,closing on July 5. In total, 154 works were submitted by 145 artists/teams from 32 countries and regions across 6 continents.

More than half of the participating artists/teams have previously won awards at world-class light festivals such as the 1 Minute Projection Mapping Competition in Tokyo,iMapp (Romania),and the Berlin Festival of Lights. After careful selection, 20 outstanding works advanced to the final jury stage.

A Highly Competitive Field

The sheer volume and quality of submissions demonstrate the growing international interest in light art and the prestige of the “Shining Shanghai” Open Call. The competition attracted talent from across the globe, showcasing diverse perspectives on the theme of “home.”

The Jury and Selection Process

The 2025 Jury Panel was chaired by Teng Junjie, with Jin Jiangbo, Gill minervini, and Tang Hao serving as vice-chairs. Eleven renowned artists, entrepreneurs, and light art experts comprised the full jury.

Key Takeaways

• The “Shining Shanghai” Open Call successfully attracted a diverse range of international artists.
• The theme “Luminescent Roots: Stories of Home” inspired creative and thought-provoking submissions.
• The winning and finalist works will be publicly displayed from september 29 to October 8.

What to Expect at the Exhibition

Visitors to the Shenyuli façade in Suhewan from september 29 to October 8 will experience a captivating display of light art. The exhibition promises to be a vibrant party of creativity and a unique opportunity to engage with the theme of “home” through the innovative use of projection mapping.

FAQ

• Were will the winning works be displayed? On the façade of shenyuli in Suhewan, Shanghai.
• When will the exhibition be open to the public? From September 29 to October 8, 2025.
• How many works were submitted to the Open Call? A total of 154 works from 145 artists/teams.

The “Shining Shanghai” International Light Art Exhibition continues to solidify its position as a leading platform for showcasing cutting-edge light art and fostering international collaboration. Looking ahead, the organizers plan to expand the scope of the Open call and exhibition, further enhancing its impact on the global art scene.