Monday, May 10, 2010

Thugs and fine art

Shanghai eye reports on the recent artist protests against ongoing evictions in Beijing. Art districts/venues being closed down by either the government or unscrupulous landlords has been a long standing issue. While the resentment amongst the art community for these happenings is well known, the wide-spread protest movement is quite a new thing.

"Flash mobs, violent fights with thugs, a march down Chang'An..." pretty gutsy stuff especially given it's China.

Click here for full article.

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