Posts Tagged with "China"

Li Wei

August 1, 2008

Chinese performance artist Lei Wei uses mirrors, metal wires and scaffolding to create mind-bending illusions of life threatening realities.

Tianlang Trainers

January 22, 2008

Tianlang trainers have long been the footwear of choice for Chinese farm, mine, construction and factory workers.
I’m digging their simple aesthetic: the only visible logo signifies work and labor, not brand identity. Made with tough canvas and a twice vulcanized outsole, they’ll definitely put the life span of your ergonomically designed limited-edition Nike’s to the [...]

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“Chinglish” In China

January 9, 2008

With the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing rapidly approaching, the Chinese government has recruited several bloggers and linguists to help ensure that the English portions of the city’s signs are properly translated and free of error.
Recently, the F-word has been popping up on many signs leaving government officials bewildered and expats amused. According to LAEM, [...]

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