Inside Espace Gabrielle Chanel, Chanel’s New Contemporary Art Library

SummaryChanel opens Espace Gabrielle Chanel, the first public contemporary arts library in mainland ChinaThe space features a library, exhibition grounds, a terrace, theater and design centerThe project culminates the house’s long-term partnership with the institution and anticipates further programming dedicated to contemporary Chinese craft, culture and theaterChanel has lifted the veil on Espace Gabrielle Chanel, mainland China’s first public library dedicated to contemporary art. Located within Shanghai’s Power Station of Art (PSA), the 18,000-square-foot library is home to over 50,000 books and audio editions, positioning itself as a major new hub for contemporary art research and discovery.Designed by renowned Japanese architect Kazunari Sakamoto, the library’s design emphasizes a sense of stability and flow within the former factory space. The maze-like “valley of books” echo the surrounding Huangpu River, taking cues from both the free-flowing energy of the natural landscape wh