Wenda Gu’s studio in Shanghai

In case I forget it, apparently Wenda’s studio is in the emerging “modern art center” in China. The address

101 Ground Floor Building 3
50 Moganshan Rd
Shanghai, China
t 8621 62996293

Fun places in China

I just found this card in my pocket and want to jot down the info before I lose it.

Note to self: Next time I am in Shanghai, I should definitely look up Cindy and Soto (friends of my brother’s friend Dave). They’ve got a nice restaurant there called Mekong river Restaurant in three locations Metro city 02164268256 Bund Hotel 63603677 Shanghai Times Square 63918028

Must go back to Taikang Rd alley 210 to check out the hip new clothing and art stores, get a cup of coffee and feel the China art scene

Shanghai: The Next Bubble

In Shanghai, I saw several things that really amazed me.

From the swanky bars, restaurants, cafes, and boutiques of Xingtiandi to the inconspicuous alleyways of Taikang Lu, “incubating” the next generation of fashion designers and artists, I saw places there that rival the swankiest of neighborhoods in Manhattan or Harajuku in Tokyo. The prices were high even by western standards yet many of the local Shanghainese shopped, sipped and strolled frivolously as I imagine their counterparts do in Beverly Hills or on Fifth Avenue in NYC.

As if that were not enough, the next day, our broker took us to see some of the finest new villas and apartment complexes in Pudong. We passed Spanish style villas complete with two car garages, private gardens and furry, short-legged pets; gated high rise buildings with sweeping views of the Bund; elite boarding style secondary schools and luxurious parks. All around us, we felt the buzz of excitement, wealth is being created in Shanghai, and WE CAN’T AFFORD TO MISS IT!

More pics from China

My family and our adopted kids!

The bridge in Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon near Huangshan

Saya and Jiang Zemin, the former president of China, can you see the resemblance?

Those were BIG mushrooms!

Huangshan

Its no wonder that Chinese poets, painters and philosophers have obsessed about this place. The views were breathtaking. As we climbed and hiked along the mountains, we saw cliffs and trees amidst the clouds. Each mountain took on a different quality depending on your viewing angle, the temperature and humidity level, the light. Unfortunately, it rained while we were there and on the last day, it was like walking inside a cloud with rain beating down constantly.

I highly recommend checking the weather before making this trip.