Moganshan Road is perhaps the most internationally recognized art district in Shanghai. Nestled in old, converted warehouses and backdropped against dusty sky-rise apartments, these subtly but highly commercialized art galleries on Moganshan attract backpackers, hipsters, and lifestyle enthusiasts from all around the world.
It reads, “Cola”.
I love things that look like they came from the Communist era. Too bad this one isn’t true vintage memorabilia.
I was so excited to stumble upon this exhibit with Takashi Murakami’s prints, among those of two other contemporary Japanese artists. Like most, I discovered his work when it was first associated with Louis Vuitton’s monogram bags, and I also had the incredible opportunity to see a room full of Murakami at the Tate Modern “Poplife” exhibit in London this past January. Murakami, raw fish, matcha, tea ceremonies, street festivals, lanterns, fashion, and the need to be surrounded by things that give off pure aesthetic and functional value are the reasons I love Japanese culture. I’m so excited about the prospect of visiting Tokyo again next winter!
“Kaikai Kiki and I”… I love those cherry blossoms!
“Kaikai Kiki be Happy”
“Mamu came from the sky”
“Planet 66″
“30 years of watermelon vines”
