History, Arts & Traditions
An emperor’s handwriting on a fizzy-drink can
A Shanghai museum put old handwriting on a fizzy-drink can. Is that a clever invitation to history or an odd souvenir?
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What happens when a bus joins a fandom?
A Shanghai shopping event turned a sightseeing bus into a moving fan attraction. Suddenly, a journey between places became part of the event.
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When a video game meets an orchestra
In Shanghai, an orchestra played the music of a video game. You did not need a controller to hear what the game was trying to make you feel.
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History, Arts & Traditions
Can an old myth walk out of a screen?
A Shanghai exhibition used huge screens and light to reimagine a creature from Chinese mythology. What changes when a story becomes a spectacle?
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What is a blind box hiding?
With a blind box, the mystery is part of the purchase. That can be fun, but a collection should not become a race you never meant to enter.
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History, Arts & Traditions
From Han-dynasty cat to soft toy
A cat pictured on an ancient food tray has become a soft museum souvenir. The journey from object to plush is the interesting part.
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Can a toy belong in a museum?
A Shanghai museum displays art toys alongside spaces for artists. It makes collecting feel a little different from a shopping trip.
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