798 - Beijing Art District: Part II After showing a little snippet of the space that makes up 798, I’d like to post the editors choice of artwork that proliferates in the area. As recently as last year there was a ‘tolerance’ of graffiti and street art. Often, as we have seen in the west, this tolerance can be abused and shortly disappears. The amount of graffiti increases however the quality does...
 

Solaris A1 x Savant - Page exert from Botobit   Solaris A1 x Savant have teamed up to present the first ever online live artist collaboration to promote the first ever Botobit book. This event will be powered by Colorillo giving every viewer the ability to watch as Botobit artists work together to create an illustration live on your computer screen and YShout 5 allowing all views to chat while...
 

798: Beijing Art District: Part I When the world gives artists and art a place like 798 to call home, this is what it looks like. 798 is a gallery and studio area which is highly productive, heaps of shows and heaps of artists… “798 Space is a new rising, avant-garde and trendy space that hosts high-level cultural, artistic and commercial activities. It can hold more than 1000 guests with ease: 1000...
 

Dorophy Tang - Installation Sanlitun, Beijing This life like piece is in part of a new shopping area in Beijing, San Li Tun. The complex was completed last year and as it looks and feels very new they have taken a good initiative to warm it up. The area has quite a busy and bright vibe. The big baby has a real visual impact as you come down the little walkway surrounded by shops. For more on Dorophy Tang, check her out here….        
 

Shannon Crees - Rising Australian Street Artist I oddly came across Shannon by watching The Apprentice the other night… Not my usually source of inspiration to say the least! But I’m glad I did because damn how sexy are contemporary female artists? Especially when they illustrate sexy women! On a more serious note - you ‘gotta love her use of patterns, colour, and floral elements to compose the structure of...
 

Some Type of Wonderful - Typography Exhibition - No Vacancy Gallery I have had this one penciled (typed) in to my calendar (iCal) for some time now. Brought to you by the gang at life lounge, specifically Luke Lucas - who’s work I showcased on Gráfica Real last month. The concept here is 12 typographers have been invited each to give an interpretation on a month of the year. This event I can only imagine will be huge, with free Kirin beer...