http://www.psfk.com Your Go-To Source For New Ideas And Inspiration Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:30:47 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.psfk.com/2012/02/hotel-guests-young-artists.html Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:54:54 +0000 Opposite House in Beijing hosts an exhibit that let's guest participate and talk with young artists.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2012/01/converse-street-art-china-through-short-films.html Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:58:23 +0000 The footwear brand teamed up with six typographic artists to support China's first Design Week in Beijing.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2012/01/apple-store-beijing-headlines.html Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:33:27 +0000 Delayed product from American computer giant sparks outrage in Chinese capital.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/11/nike-wants-to-make-jogging-cool-in-china.html Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:09:05 +0000 Global sports brand aims to change local perceptions about running with its advertising campaign. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/10/frog-the-alienation-and-otherness-of-global-culture.html Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:15:06 +0000 A marketer experiences strong 'unheimlichkeit,' or alienation, while in a super-modern hotel in Beijing.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/10/special-bike-paints-chinese-calligraphy-like-a-giant-dot-matrix-printer.html Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:49:35 +0000 Multimedia artist Nicholas Hanna brings a high-tech twist to a classic Chinese art form.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/09/jimmy-choo-aims-for-50-new-chinese-stores-by-2016-headlines.html Thu, 29 Sep 2011 22:00:35 +0000 The British shoe brand is seeking to open stores in China to take advantage of the country's recent demand for luxury goods.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/09/apple-held-talks-with-chinese-environmental-groups-headlines.html Tue, 27 Sep 2011 16:00:57 +0000 The company requested the talks following criticism for employing manufacturers accused of polluting China. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/ai-weiwei-describes-beijing-as-a-nightmare.html Wed, 31 Aug 2011 17:43:14 +0000 The Chinese artist and political activist has published an expose describing Beijing as a 'nightmare' and 'violent' city.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/04/burberry-beijing-show-full-length-video.html Tue, 19 Apr 2011 19:01:44 +0000 To launch the Burberry store in Beijing on April 13 2011, the fashion company held a show that choreographed projected 3D models.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/04/luxury-to-be-banned-in-beijing.html Wed, 06 Apr 2011 15:57:23 +0000 Usage of the otherwise harmless word will soon merit a fine of as much as $4,500 in China's capital. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/03/creative-inspiration-from-china-2.html Fri, 11 Mar 2011 17:56:23 +0000 NeochaEDGE, a web-magazine dedicated to celebrating Chinese creativity, presents recent work from Chinese artists.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/12/the-egg-house-green-micro-living-in-beijing.html Tue, 14 Dec 2010 16:45:33 +0000 The unique living structure was constructed to avoid the high rents in the city.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/08/beijings-9-day-traffic-jam-creates-mini-economy.html Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:35:45 +0000 The epic congestion on the Beijing-Tibet expressway is turning into a spontaneous temporary community.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/06/events-local-action-on-food-6th-butter-youth-conference-create-10.html Fri, 25 Jun 2010 15:23:34 +0000 PSFK has been tracking inspirational events and conferences being held around the world, featuring exceptional gatherings in the Events section of our home page. Here are a handful of upcoming events that we are looking forward to.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/04/olafur-eliasson-x-ma-yansong.html Mon, 05 Apr 2010 12:38:51 +0000 Artists use light, color, water temperature, and space to challenge the status of one's relationship both with nature and one's urban surroundings.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/02/kehinde-wiley-on-puma-deitch-and-the-american-dream.html Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:21:51 +0000 Last week PSFK sat down with prolific contemporary painter Kehinde Wiley to discuss his recent collaboration with Puma in honor of the World Cup year.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/02/chocolate-theme-park-opens-in-beijing.html Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:31:24 +0000 Citing a desire to raise the profile of a previously unpopular food, organizers in China recently launched the first ever chocolate theme park in Beijing's Olympic Stadium.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/10/beijings-linked-hybrid-development-using-geo-thermal-for-heating-cooling.html Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:14:11 +0000 Located near the former city wall of Beijing, Steven Holl's "Linked Hybrid" complex is completely self-contained, and features one of the largest geothermal heating and cooling systems in the world.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/08/brand-culture-shock-ikea-retail-experience-adapts-to-beijing.html Thu, 27 Aug 2009 07:05:27 +0000 The LA Times has published an interesting gallery of images showing Beijing consumers using their local IKEA store as a space to relax and socialize. Beyond shopping, the store has become a destination for Saturday afternoon family outings, naps, and photo shoots. Only with China’s recent economic growth have branded retail experiences become more common. For most Chinese the concept is still fairly foreign, making visiting these locations a form of entertainment. [via LA Times]]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/08/a-profile-of-beijings-millionaires.html Tue, 25 Aug 2009 02:21:09 +0000 In the latest report to track China’s wealthiest people, we learn that Beijing has the most multimillionaires in China. The Hurun Report‘s newest publication titled “China’s New Aristocrat Consumption Threshold Report” lays out the details on Beijing’s estimated 143,000 multimillionaires and 8,800 billionaires. In comparison, Shanghai has 116,000 multimillionaires and 7,000 billionaires. The typical rich Beijing family profile is that of a couple in their 40s with a teenager. Annual spending for Beijing’s rich is roughly USD 850,000, including an estimated one-fifth of that going to charity. Tokyo and Osaka are top travel destinations, while BMW and Mercedes Benz areRead more...]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/08/nikes-recycled-cardboard-packaging-design.html Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:01:06 +0000 At the 2008 Nike exhibition in Beijing, the sports retail giant utilized a unique packaging design, hoping to reflect their goals of sustainability and lightness.  The recycled cardboard packaging was designed by Zack Klauck and Emile Molie from 2×4, Inc.  The multidisciplinary design studio produced an exhibit that chronicled the four decades of Nike’s pursuit of new materials and technology. The bags themselves are a mesh wrap of cardboard that are designed to hold a shirt and a windbreaker or a pair of shoes.  The sizes are written by hand and special attention is paid to the amount of materialsRead more...]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/07/zaha-hadids-flowing-building-design-in-beijing.html Wed, 22 Jul 2009 04:23:51 +0000 Beijing, home to some of the most grand and experimental architecture over the past 5 years, is set to add another unique building to its landscape. Chaoyangmen SOHO III is designed by Zaha Hadid and located in the upscale SOHO area of east Beijing. The buildings inside the 334,000 square meter space are inspired by the traditional Chinese courtyard design with an open area surrounded by a building that envelops the visitor in a 360 degree manner. The uniquely fluid design has no hard corners or angles, which is a sharp contrast from the Soviet-style buildings common to Beijing. [viaRead more...]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/06/beijing-punk-a-feature-length-documentary-film.html Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:21:55 +0000 The story of punks living in “communist China” is a compelling story for many visitors to China and we’ve covered some of the previous documentation by journalists and photographers. Now, there is a new feature length documentary film by Australian writer and director, Shaun Jefford.  “Beijing Punk”  was filmed last summer, while the 2008 Olympics were taking place. The film focuses on four Chinese bands – Demerit, PK14, Hedgehog and Misandao – as well as some of the key players in the Chinese underground music scene. Check out SPIN Earth’s interview with Shaun Jefford and more photos here. See fullRead more...]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/03/advertising-invades-hotel-rooms-via-in-room-phones.html Fri, 20 Mar 2009 06:05:59 +0000 After walking on the street or riding in a taxi, you would think you could escape from the bombardment of advertising back in your hotel room.  However, this is not the case if you stay in one of Beijing’s hotels featuring advertising via the TV screen on your in-room phone. Marc van der Chijs experienced this first hand at the Jinglun Hotel.  The advertisements start on just one part of the screen, but eventually take over the entire screen with full length TV commercials that you cannot easily turn off.  Is this an invasion of privacy or an innovative wayRead more...]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/03/it%e2%80%99s-not-about-the-neighbors-visual-installation-in-beijing.html Wed, 18 Mar 2009 10:14:09 +0000 It’s Not About the Neighbors, is a sculptural and video installation that replicates the façade of an adjacent pancake shop during the day and projects video during night time hours depicting neighbors at work making and selling bread and noodles.  The installation, created by Wang Gongxin, mimics a common site in Beijing’s older neighborhoods and 胡同 (‘hutongs’). Arrow Factory, an independently run alternative storefront space in Beijing who put together the project, explains: The work’s relationship to the adjacent business changes depending hour of the day; at times it is a physical imitation, at times it is a virtual simulation, andRead more...]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/03/jue-festival-celebrates-creative-alternative-culture-in-china.html Tue, 03 Mar 2009 15:36:06 +0000 This past January, Split Works organized the first annual “JUE Festival” in Shanghai and Beijing to celebrate creative, alternative culture in China.  The JUE festival brought together a mix of live shows and visual arts performances in both cities over a ten day period to attract 12,600 attendees. Music highlights included performances from up-and-coming indie Chinese label Maybe Mars as well as foreign musicians South Rakkas Crew and ENFANT TERRIBLE.  On the visual arts side, JUE showcased work from artist Chen Hang Feng and tatoo artist Wang Tingting. Check out the video recap for highlights and interviews from JUE FestivalRead more...]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/02/pierre-siedels-beijing-subway-photography.html Tue, 03 Feb 2009 10:40:49 +0000 Anyone who has ridden the subway during rush hour in China knows how chaotic and overwhelming it can be as an individual commuter. Shuandjoe point us to the photography of Pierre Siedel, whose recent work “Still / Moving” captures people stopped in the middle of the Beijing subway commute. Pierre Siedel explains the concept behind “Still / Moving”: Being isolated from the rushing crowd, one feels alienated, lonely, detached even abandoned. In this artificial universe, the underground transit bubble stirs the mind to a kind of self-reflection. I thought it would be interesting to explore through photography such absurd placesRead more...]]> http://www.psfk.com/2008/12/world-of-warcraft-themed-restaurant-opens-in-beijing.html Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:00:33 +0000 If you walk into any Internet bar in China, you are sure to see a large number of the screens filled with scenes from the extremely popular MMORPG World of Warcraft (WoW).  The game has attracted over 1 million peak concurrent users in China and makes up more than 90 percent of the earnings for The9, the game’s China licensee. Given the games popularity, an entrepreneur has opened a WoW-themed restaurant in Beijing to cater to its considerable number of fans.  The entrance is a re-creation of the opening animation from the game, walls are covered with WoW images andRead more...]]>