Studio Visit: Digital Artist Yang Yongliang
In the crossroads between new visual languages and traditional Chinese art
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Kris Provoost Captures China’s Architectural Icons
In an impressive photo study called “Beautified China,” Beligan architect Kris Provoost has documented a bulk of the most extraordinary architectural phenomena in China. Provoost has been based in Shanghai for six …
Studio Visit: Artist Xu Zhen
A Warhol-like factory of paintings and sculpture, an hour outside of central Shanghai
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Zaha Hadid’s Spectacular Leeza SOHO Tower, Shanghai
One of four projects underway by Zaha Hadid Architects and SOHO China, the Leeza SOHO Tower promises to be a striking addition to Shanghai’s skyline. Currently under construction, when complete the building …
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Rethink Aging, Thanks to This 80-Year-Old Chinese Model
Wang Deshun doesn’t look like your “regular” 80-year-old man. Wang (aka “China’s hottest grandpa”) is an actor, model and artist, and made waves last year when taking to the catwalk for the …
Thirty Years of Chinese American Designer Han Feng
Reflecting on her synthesis of eastern and western inspiration
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A Green Chinese Ghost Town
The term “ghost town” usually brings to mind a dusty, barren set of structures devoid of any life, but one abandoned village in China is quite the opposite. Located 40 miles outside …
Chen Tianzhuo’s Picnic
Stoned astronauts, neon lights and religious iconography combine in this artist's striking works, on display now in Shanghai
Seal Chen’s Mixed Media Art
Found materials become creative and often creepy worlds of intricate sculpture
Xu Zhen: A MadeIn Company Production
The Chinese artist balances between spirituality, irony, somberness and humor in his ongoing exhibition