Up close and personal with those strumming the heart of Beijing’s musical scene.
Category: Urban Lifestyle
Smoking Hot Advertising: China’s Sexual Liberation, From Cigarettes to Lelo Rabbits
Sex sells. From 1930s calendar girls to actress Zhou Dongyu in 2020, explore the first and second coming of China's sexual revolution. Through advertising.
Hot Pot Hot Facts: Dip into Some Sizzling Chinese Heritage
Archeological evidence shows that hot pot existed already in the Zhou dynasty (周朝; 1046-256 BC) and was a coveted dish during nobility banquets. Fast forward to China's millennials, we bring you the hot pot hot facts.
The Artistry Of Body Painting As A Form Of Contemporary Art Practice In China
The art of makeup goes back thousands of years in Mainland China, way back to when the Earth’s natural resources were used to paint one’s face. So when it comes to the artistry that is "body painting"... (Ta)boo or not to boo?
Underground Crossover Collective Yeti Out: All Music, No Myth
Founded by brothers Arthur and Tom Bray together with Eri Ali, Yeti Out has become one of the best known DJ crews for youth nightlife and fashion marketing activations in Greater China.
China’s Urban Lingerie Movement And One Nation’s Exploration Of Femininity
Dolce & Gabbana once famously stated, “Lingerie is the maximum expression of a woman’s femininity” and in 2019, such mottos are coming to light across China’s first- and second-tier cities.
Welcome To China’s Urban Jungle
A nation decides to alter its political system as to open up and become more appealing to the outside world. In the process, the nation becomes more susceptible to global influences.
China Under The Radar 