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It's always been a bit of a mystery to me, a cultural foreigner myself, as to exactly what we think we're doing here, how we interact with the local community, and what role we play in the system. Beijing Design Week 2014 seemed like a great place to find out. >> Read more

Monumental architecture is simple. Its strict geometries of circles, squares and triangles; its complex arches or layers; or its great mass or height simply demand attention. But can a renowned building lose its esteemed position? >> Read more

A prejudice I wasn’t able to overcome: I find the title of the Biennale unbearable. It literally translates as “Go Art Go” (okay, also “Long Live Art”, but still). >> Read more

OCAT Shenzhen is proud to present “Summer Triangle”, a seasonal exhibition comprised of artworks by artists Jon Rafman, >> Read more

Shanghai—Minsheng Art Museum is pleased to present Won’t Somebody Bring the Light, photography exhibition of Cheng Tsun-Shing on September 7th. >> Read more

An overview of artist residencies in China. >> Read more

Established in 2008, Ray Art Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to photo-based art. Its mission is threefold:to raise public awareness and understanding about photography and contemporary visual culture, to support historical research into photography in China and to sponsor contemporary photographers... >> Read more

With over 5000 museums built in the past decade or so, China is experiencing a museum boom of epic proportions. Cynics can point at how, on the one hand, these structures are just empty shells containing a motley crew of poorly presented artifacts... >> Read more

The purpose of a whirlwind museum tour was to explore what China might do with roughly 5,000 new museums built in the past decade. This is a phenomenon marked by a dearth of reliable information.
 
 
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The initials “BJDW” (Beijing Design Week) and its signature turquoise graphics have ascended quickly to Beijing’s creative calendar since its official inception a year ago. Continuing its imperative to shift international perception from “Made in China” to “Designed in China,” the 2012 edition saw a multitude of objects, projects, stalls.... >> Read more