I am determined to use this whole nightmareish experience to get some real meaty articles written about the current state of things in China and so while I get on with those, and my move to Singapore, take a look at some of the pictures from the past few weeks. It is so sad but we have dried our eyes, relocated to a new office (where things work) and are back on track with grand plans for the future.
The Guardian were amongst the many media which covered the event. Read more here and watch the Guardian video about it all here
We went from this:
by Wang Wei
To this:
by Oak Taylor-Smith
and this:
by Oak Taylor-Smith
To this:
by Ed Peto
and this:
by Ed Peto
There was word straight from building management’s mouth that we would be torn down today but having sent out 2 confirmation parties this morning, we are now told by the workers, that it will happen tomorrow (9th March) afternoon. Again, I will try to send people to confirm before I ring the alarm but that is the new standby date… Continue reading ‘Update 4: actual demolition time?’
Our ‘De-Face’ ended up being a great success with around 400 people tuning up to leave their contributions on the walls. A photographic treat for the hoards of snap happy visitors, with some professionals and media weaving amongst the crowds. We have been left with some really great graffiti images and wall paintings in literally, every possible space of wall, glass, metal, mirror, even the toilet and air-conditioning units got it. Also some great slogans; ‘Red T is the Red Sun in our hearts’ and ‘I Love Red T’. At least we know we have been appreciated. Continue reading ‘Update 3: A Success and a New Address’
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