Archive for December 2009

And so…2010

Dec 31st, 2009 | By Chris | Category: Random Shanghai stuff...
Zhongyuan Wang

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And so…2010

A Shanghai Eye reader submitted this pic from Beijing, pretty much sums up 2009, have a good time in 2010 from Shanghai Eye, and don’t impersonate the Beatles, or commit any other such acts….lots of news to post in the new year, so watch t...


China art writing 2009

Dec 22nd, 2009 | By Chris | Category: Random Shanghai stuff...

Local website Shanghaiist asked me to nominate a few nuggets from 2009, list here.
Quite a few good lists, such as Paul French here, and Louisa Lim here.
BTW Shanghai Eye will feature on local TV too, on the 30th apparently, on a program c...


A Chinese artist on Hadrian’s Wall

Dec 22nd, 2009 | By Chris | Category: Random Shanghai stuff...
A Chinese artist on Hadrian’s Wall

Shanghai Eye is off away for a few days.
Here is a nice story from the BBC- the tale of Chinese artist Li Yuan-Chia
You can listen to the full tale here
more info here.

When Taiwan’s first abstract artist settled in a Cu...


Chinese art 2008-2009

Dec 19th, 2009 | By Chris | Category: Published work, Random Shanghai stuff..., Recommended Reading

This article was supported and commissioned by the DSL Collection

Work Report: An overview of the Chinese contemporary art scene 2008-2009 by Chris Gill
The modern relationship of art versus society in an ever changing turbulent landscape...


Presser: Last big art art show of 2009

Dec 19th, 2009 | By Chris | Category: Random Shanghai stuff...

Shanghai Eye bsuggests come around 7pm sharp-ish
Things from the gallery warehouse 2
Artists: Hu Jieming, Shao Yi, Yang Zhenzhong
Opening : Dec.19, 2009 ( Sat. ) 16:00-18:00
Dec. 19 ~ Feb. 27 (13:00~18:00)
H-Space, Shangh...


Local Shanghai news- club flyers, etc..

Dec 18th, 2009 | By Chris | Category: Random Shanghai stuff...
Local Shanghai news- club flyers, etc..

Smartshanghai has its annual worst club flyers item up…and on the topic of ‘flying clubs’ the Tongren road hooker bar strip has shut down, I walked past yesterday and all the stuff from the bars was stacked on the street, in daylight...


Presser: call for curators

Dec 18th, 2009 | By Chris | Category: Random Shanghai stuff...

H + F Curatorial Grant
3rd edition 2010/2011
Call For An Assistant Curator / Exhibition Coordinator
Application deadline: February 28, 2010
FRAC Nord – Pas de Calais (F),
de Appel arts centre (NL),
H + F Curatoria...


Art news round up- Dec. 18…

Dec 18th, 2009 | By Chris | Category: Random Shanghai stuff...
Art news round up- Dec. 18…

Heavy sleepers
Zhao Liang’s work
…a dorm filled with sleeping workers. They lie side-by-side sleeping fully clothed among the detritus of their everyday existance. These are workers brought in to help with Beijing’s build...


Christmas is just around the corner…some gift ideas

Dec 17th, 2009 | By Chris | Category: Believe it or not, Random Shanghai stuff...
Christmas is just around the corner…some gift ideas

Here are some gift ideas, please note none of these products are endorsed by Shanghai Eye

LED strip lighting
A watch phone
Audio surveillance kit
Solar fan cap
A crazy fit massager
Meditation cushion with sound


Photo report- Shanghai, Shenzhen and Hangzhou

Dec 10th, 2009 | By Chris | Category: Paintblog, Random Shanghai stuff...

Here is a photo report from the last few days, some photos from Shanghai Weihai Road 696, some new works in progress, the new plaque, etc. Shenzhen photos are mostly from the Shenzhen Biennale, and then I went to Hangzhou to give a talk on Chinese art...