Apr 18
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China Design Now: the artistic meaning of “made in China”
China Design Now
Those who pay attention to the architecture world will be well versed in the cutting edge design of the National Stadium, built specifically for the 2008 Olympics and designed by renowned architects Herzog and de Meuron. But modern architecture isn’t the only thing China has going for it right now, and the China Design Now show brings together everything from photography to fashion. Continue…
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no responses - Posted 07.09.08
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no responses - Posted 06.23.08
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no responses - Posted 06.18.08
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2 responses - Posted 06.12.08
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1 response - Posted 06.06.08
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Snuff Bottles - China’s Historical Art and Culture
1 response - Posted 12.07.07
Snuff bottles were used to store snuff. This display was inside the Asian Civilizations Museum in Singapore. Snuff was powdered tobacco mixed with a blend of aromatic substances. This was rumored to be a magical panacea for common ills, including the cold. It was taken by breathing in the fragrant ...continue
1 response - Posted 12.07.07
Snuff bottles were used to store snuff. This display was inside the Asian Civilizations Museum in Singapore. Snuff was powdered tobacco mixed with a blend of aromatic substances. This was rumored to be a magical panacea for common ills, including the cold. It was taken by breathing in the fragrant ...continue
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