Massive Shanghai Model Imagines China In 2020

jerwin — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 18:18:27 +0000

There are more than a few politicians who like to talk about “The China Threat” and how our free market Commie buddies on the other side of the Pacific will be the next superpower. Well, if their model-making prowess is any indication, the rest of the world is seriously screwed.

Over at the Shanghai Urban Planning Museum, they’ve erected a 1000 square foot model of what Shanghai will look like in the year 2020. Not only do they make insanely huge, detailed, and cool replicas of cities with 20 million inhabitants, they, you know, plan for the future. Yikes Matilda, brush up on your Cantonese'our suburban sprawl-lovin’ asses are grass! For a variety of pics of the Shanghai model, check out the gallery below.

[Flickr via Neatorama]

Hunting Down Shanghai’s Graffiti Scene

treats — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:17:54 +0000

In the West, we have a tendency to view China as a society so oppressive that no one would dare spray paint on a wall for fear of being shot dead in the streets by Communist authorities. But apparently, this isn’t quite true'judging from a series of photos recently taken by Juxtapoz on the streets of Shanghai, the country’s graffiti scene is alive and well.

The flicks were taken in the area surrounding Moganshan Road, which makes up the city’s art district. From quirky characters to politically conscious messages, it seems like they’re experimenting with a variety of different styles. Check out a few more flicks below.

[Juxtapoz]

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Massive Shanghai Model Imagines China In 2020

Hunting Down Shanghai’s Graffiti Scene