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Shanghai Creative Bazaar

A showcase for Shanghai's artisans - By Andy, Nov 15, 06

For years Shanghai has served as an international cultural hub, only in these few weeks the city is hosting an exhibition by French sculptor Auguste Rodin, a ballet performances by Italy's most renowned ballet company 'Balletto Della Scala', a concert by German super-star conductor Justus Frantz and a DJ gig by world rank #2 Armin Van Buuren from the Netherlands.

However, as Shanghai continues to serve as a stage for the exposure of international artists and brands, I fear that Shanghai may be so overshadowed with external influence that its own cultural essence doesn't get enough attention. In my opinion, every global city of such calibre as Shanghai should be in some ways culturally unique with its own sense style. Accordingly, there should be a scene for the local artists, designers, innovators etc. to be seen and heard.

Luckily 2006 has brought many events that gave local artists a platform to showcase their works to a wide publicity.

SmartShanghai's "Shanghai Social Series" was one of them, another one is the upcoming Shanghai Creative Bazaar, a newly organized and developed showcase for Shanghai's many artists, designers, craftsmen, innovators, and pretty much anyone that produces exceptionally interesting things to display their works to the city. Founded under the idea of an organic platform for the expression of Shanghai’s artisans, as well as an engaging and enjoyable social opportunity, the "Shanghai Creative Bazaar" plans on holding events on a bi-monthly basis at different locations around the city, starting with the first one this Saturday the 18th being held at the events largest sponsor’s own place, The Zendai MOMA Museum of Modern Art. Starting at 10am the event composes of two parts. The first being the Bazaar (10am-3pm) where over 40 venues/artisans are scheduled to be on site displaying and selling their works. In conjunction with this, several of Shanghai’s organic food stores such as: The Globus Wine and LoveSicily wines will serve the wine and beer, and will be sold by the glass at 20rmb. The second part of the event is an after party and fashion show (7:30pm-late). Wine and beer will be sold by the glass and several designers will be showing off a variety of styles and prints. Designers said to be present include: Noriko(kids dress), Eve studio(wedding dress), INSH(Helen), ENO, Sealed Can(accessory), Halu&Anxin(fashion), Eric Leleu(photo)+Patric(photo)+Danielle(photo).

The day’s proceedings should be a very interesting compilation of art, design, and innovation, and I am defiantly intrigued about seeing what those living and working in Shanghai have to offer. Although both events are being held way out in the boondocks of Pudong, they are both free to the public. So go shop, socialize, eat, drink, and support Shanghai’s very own.

Shanghai Creative Bazaar this Saturday 18th at the Zendai Museum of Modern Art. All details here

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