Opened by Cheng Xixing in 2007, the Don Gallery is a private sector, independent gallery specialising in contemporary art by established and emerging artists. It also exhibits international artists and was represented at the 2010 Melbourne art fair.
Xixing curates 6-8 gallery shows every year along with some projects in public space such as Shanghai Times Square. In 2010 she set up Chorus, an annual group show that provides a platform for young Chinese artists.
In 2009 the Don Gallery opened the Festival of Irish Culture , Shanghai, with an exhibition of Irish and Chinese photography.