This article is about Hong Kong’s obsession with shopping, and the role of malls as the predominant cultural spaces rather than museums. It lists several successful exhibitions at malls in Hong Kong. It concludes by quoting Claire Hsu, executive director of Asia Art Archive, at the book promotion for and exhibition of the work of Chinese artist Wu Shanzhuan, about the relationship between the department store and art.
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practitioner
Location code
CLP.AAA.05.12
Language
English
Keyword
public art,  consumerism
Publication/Creation date
24 Dec 2005
Source of publication
New York Times, 24 Dec 2005
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1
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clipping
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