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Trending: Back To The Jing — Laurent Hou Holds Up A Spherical Mirror

Elsbeth van ParidonSeptember 28, 2018

One challenge posed to any artist is being able to take enough time for every project you decide to undertake, at times forcing you to revisit Brideshead in order to make some improving edits. Enter: Laurent Hou -- Beijing revisited.... Read More

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Temper Takes Five With 2/3 Photography: The Golden Future Of Eastern Mainstream

Elsbeth van ParidonSeptember 11, 2018

"I anticipate the future of the East to become mainstream across the West. We have so many traditional Chinese aesthetics and new artists waiting to show the world their moxy; ready to turn their art into the new cultural heritage of the younger generations of artists or photographers to emerge." 2/3 Photography... Read More

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Trending: CHIcn — Puppet Masters, Poppy Surrealism And Animalistic Instincts

Elsbeth van ParidonAugust 13, 2018

Self-portraits, self-examination, sinister surrealism. These are merely three associations from an alliance of ABCs when looking at the following contempo Chinese artists: Zhang Liang, Xu Zhongmin and Chen Hongzhu.... Read More

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The Sound Of New York Freedom Meets Primal China Punk Instinct: Concrete Concrete

Jessica LaiterJuly 25, 2018

Music lovers love music simply for its form of expression; it is relatable poetry. It connects to the soul, it pushes the body to move with the joy and ease of a child, it heals the pain and can be more therapeutic than that therapy couch you cleaned out your pockets for. Even Concrete (Concrete) can be soft on the ears.... Read More

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Close-Up: China’s Underground Artists Pack A Powerful Punch

Emily AspinallJuly 18, 2018

Art has a prominent place in society, reflecting cultural values, beliefs and identities. Also, it is an integral in culture as it provides a deeper understanding of our emotions and self-awareness. Yet even with all that considered, in the Middle Kingdom, it’s not that simple and art has traveled a rocky road.... Read More

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Close-Up: China’s Rave ‘N Style Scene. The Androgynous Sub-Bass Source

Emily AspinallJune 1, 2018

Electronic music, dance, the whole underground scene is booming in China as of recent years. Once a country dominated by pop (and though it still has a dominant position in the market), it seems China’s music scene is becoming more diverse. So let us explore the impact this is having on fashion and style!... Read More

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Trending: The GAP Tee Map Debacle. Quartz Has All The Answers

Elsbeth van ParidonMay 28, 2018

The powers of fashion stretch far beyond this summer's sales rack. U.S. retailer Da GAP on May 21 apologized for selling a T-shirt showcasing an "incorrect" map of China, adding it would implement "rigorous reviews" to prevent a repeat mistake. But what if your torso simply begs to bear a border dispute Tee?... Read More

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