A visitor views a bag design during the exhibition "Bagism–We are all in the same bag!" at the Chi K11 Art Space in Shanghai, July 14, 2016. [Photo/VCG]

A grand exhibition titled "Bagism–We are all in the same bag!" featuring the first of its kind display that combines classic bags with contemporary art opened at the Chi K11 Art Space in Shanghai.

More than 300 bags spanning 400 years' history and artworks take visitors to a journey of fashion and art transcending nations and times.

Among the exhibits, many are classic and celebrity collections, including the original edition bag of Grace Kelly, a princess of Monaco, bags designed by Coco Chanel, as well as private collections of actress Carina Lau.

The exhibition in nine themes of desire, information, life/track, gender, ready-made product, tradition, advertisement, social participation and consumer, presents 15 artists' new creations.