Wonder Dolls 2026: a doll art biennale in Shanghai with 500+ works
If BJD photos are your thing, a Shanghai exhibition this summer is worth knowing about. Wonder Dolls 2026 is a doll art biennale organised by Wonder Market at the Duo Yun Xuan Art Museum, running from June 27 to August 30.
According to SmartShanghai, 108 artists and creative teams from China and overseas are taking part, showing more than 500 works across two floors. The mix is broad: handmade dolls, BJD, textile art, ceramics, wooden sculpture, mechanical pieces and miniature installations. Highlights include antique-style works by Russian artists and pieces inspired by Chinese mythology.
Tickets were 88 RMB on weekdays and 100 RMB on weekends and holidays, sold through the Wonder Market WeChat account. Visitors with a ticket or a free market pass could also browse a weekend maker market, where different makers set up in the space. The article suggests weekdays for a quieter visit and weekends for meeting the makers.
What I like about the write-up is its argument that the show is about craftsmanship and storytelling, not only for existing doll collectors. Fans of sculpture, costume design and theatre props could find plenty to enjoy. It also shows how BJD sits next to other doll arts rather than apart from them.
Source: SmartShanghai
According to SmartShanghai, 108 artists and creative teams from China and overseas are taking part, showing more than 500 works across two floors. The mix is broad: handmade dolls, BJD, textile art, ceramics, wooden sculpture, mechanical pieces and miniature installations. Highlights include antique-style works by Russian artists and pieces inspired by Chinese mythology.
Tickets were 88 RMB on weekdays and 100 RMB on weekends and holidays, sold through the Wonder Market WeChat account. Visitors with a ticket or a free market pass could also browse a weekend maker market, where different makers set up in the space. The article suggests weekdays for a quieter visit and weekends for meeting the makers.
What I like about the write-up is its argument that the show is about craftsmanship and storytelling, not only for existing doll collectors. Fans of sculpture, costume design and theatre props could find plenty to enjoy. It also shows how BJD sits next to other doll arts rather than apart from them.
Source: SmartShanghai
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