Okay, so like Liam Neeson's recent movies, Goldfish crackers and peanut butter, sometimes, things created for the masses just satisfy in the most gratifying way. No explanation needed.
This is how I feel about Beijing's 798 Arts District. No longer a a down and dirty, eclectic, scrappy enclave for up and coming artists, Its become more of a tourist attraction and dare I say "Trap". Yet, its managed to still retain its charm somehow. *Elle China agrees as they just thew a HUGE fashion show and party with mercedes benz last week.
While uber commercialized and teeming with tchotchke curio shops, I couldn't help but really really enjoy the outdoor public spaces.
*To not completely discredit the area entirely, there are still many galleries that curate wonderful exhibitions, UCCA probably being one of the largest and totally on par with MOCA.
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