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Staying healthy in the smog Pollution a problem for whole body, not just respiratory system, say doctors

Cai Wenjun identifies air pollution as a risk fac- doctor said, anyone can suffer from tor for conditions like respiratory exposure to smog. s in previous years, the infection, heart disease and lung “Staying inside, wearing a mask onset of winter in Shang- cancer. outside and using an air purifier hai has lead to what many “Our patients with respiratory dis- indoors on polluted days are impor- Adescribe as a seasonal de- eases have increased by 30 percent tant,” she said. “We strongly oppose terioration in air quality. since December,” said Dr Chen Ji- outdoor exercise on polluted days.” By now, most residents of Shang- hong of Shanghai Ren’ai Hospital. Air pollution can damage more hai and other smog-prone parts of Chen explained that it’s not just than just the throat, lungs and China are familiar with the effects people with chronic respiratory heart though. Airborne pollutants of smog exposure — particularly problems, like asthma or allergies, kicked up from construction, ve- exposure to small PM2.5 particles who come more frequently when air hicle exhaust and heavy industries that can irritate and permanently quality worsens. Patients without a often contain traces of sulfuric and damage respiratory tissue. history of breathing issues also ar- nitric acid that can damage the Long term, smog exposure can rive in larger numbers during such skin and eyes. have serious health consequences. periods. Price 2 Yuan The World Health Organization Regardless of medical history, the continues on P3 Vol.016 No.5302 2 the week Sunday 10 January 2016 Shanghai Daily

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From P2 Eye issues, ‘toxic’ facials tea and soup concoctions based on tra- discomfort but this doesn’t make ditional Chinese medicine theories. them a defense against smog. It’s im- Dr Wang Yinwei from Shanghai One popular soup recipe making possible to reduce or eliminate the Xinshijie Eye Hospital warns against the rounds online includes a host of harm of smog simply through food.” wearing contact lenses on smoggy TCM ingredients like guangjinqian- Lu pointed out that a healthy diet days. cao (herba desmodii styracifolit), that includes plenty of fruits and veg- “We can receive 10 percent more luohanguo (siraitia grosvenorii) and etables can help boost the immune patients on highly polluted days and luobuma (apocy num venetum), as well system, yet she stressed that “blindly most patients are those wearing pre- as plums and lilies. making and eating some so-called scription and colored contact lens. Soothing soups for cough and cold While warning against the “blind” lung-cleaning food may bring harm Chemical pollutants in smog can stick suffers, recommended by Dr Lu use of such remedies without first to the body.” to the lens and result in poor air flow- consulting a doctor, Dr Lu Guangxia As for eye health, doctors recom- Guangxia ing to the eyes. These pollutants are from Shanghai Ren’ai Hospital’s tradi- mend a massage regime similar to also eye irritants and can cause aller- 1. Chicken soup tional Chinese medicine department the one traditionally used by Chinese gies and even infection.” 200 grams chicken, 10 grams huangqi said most “anti-smog” home recipes students to prevent myopia. “Wearing protective glasses when (astragalus mongholicus), 10 grams dangsh- draw on TCM beliefs about eliminat- Many of these same massages, di- en or codonopsis pilosula, 10 grams gouqi going out, using clean water to wash ing “dampness” from the body. rected at acupuncture points in the or medlar, 6 grams of shengma or rhizoma the eyes and not wearing contact lens “Luohanguo and lily can moisten face and hand, can ease irritation and 10 jujube. are all beneficial to the eyes,” he said. the lungs and reduce coughing, but from pollution and help “expel tox- Boil ingredients for at least one hour. Wang and other experts also warned guangjinqiancao is not used for clear- ins” from the eyes, according to TCM against using the “anti-smog” eye- ing the lungs and people with lung practitioners. drops sold online. diseases are not advised to use it. In the face, specific acupuncture According to Wang, the claims of Luobuma is usually used to control points mentioned by doctors include such drops have no basis in medical hypertension and has no benefit for the Tianying, Jingming, Sibai and Tai- science. the lungs. People with hypertension yang points. Meanwhile, in the hand, “On the contrary, using such drops are not recommended to take luobuma the Mingyan, Dakonggu and Fengyan blindly can be harmful to the eyes and without a doctor’s prescription. points were also mentioned as spots delay proper treatment,” he said. “Avoiding unnecessary outdoor ac- to rub for relief. Ophthalmologists aren’t the only tivity and wearing masks are more “People can close their eyes and do ones busy on polluted days. Derma- effective than herbal teas,” she added. massages for 10 to 15 minutes a day,” tologists are also seeing an increase “From a TCM angle, herbs and foods recommends Dr Wang from Shanghai in patients, particularly among people like lily and pear can ease chest Xinshijie. with skin allergies. 2. Sweet soup Traditional remedies Two pears, 10 grams tremella, 25 grams dried lily, 3 grams chuanbei or bulbus Dr Ming Hui from Shanghai Tida fritilariae, one chenpi or dried orange or Cosmetic and Plastic Hospital has seen tangerine peel, honey. an increase in the number of patients Cut pears, wash all herbs, ground ch- with eczema and hives. uanbei into powder. Boil all ingredients, “Dirt, nitric acid, sulfuric acid and except chuanbei. After 30 minutes, add inorganic compounds flow in the air chuanbei and strain chenpi peels. all the time. Exposing the skin to such Mingyan This soup is recommended for people air is like wearing a toxic facial mask,” with nose and throat irritation. It can also Ming said. ease discomfort caused by rhinitis, phar- “Not using strong cosmetics, wear- yngitis and trachitis. ing a protective mask and washing Dakonggu exposed skin after returning home 3. Duck blood soup are very useful,” she said. “People with 500 grams duck blood, 250 grams certain symptoms must not use hor- chives, 10 grams jugeng or radix platyco- monal ointments by themselves. These di, 10 grams almond, 10 grams juemingzi can help clear up skin conditions, but or semen cassiae torae. frequent use can cause hormone-de- Fengyan Cut duck blood, dice chives, slice gin- pendant dermatitis.” ger. Mix with herbs and boil to taste. To fight the harmful effects of smog, many in China are looking online for

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Doctor Wang Yinwei from Shanghai Xinshijie Eye Hospital demonstrates a massage regime similar to the one traditionally used by Chinese students to prevent myopia. Many of these same massages, directed at acupuncture points in the face and hand, can ease irritation from pollution and help “expel toxins” from the eyes. 4 the week Sunday 10 January 2016 Shanghai Daily

Canada Britain Japan Sea bottom brew Salute to late rocker Pricey auction catch A bottle nearly as old as Canada discov- A petition calling for a new heavy metal A Japanese sushi boss paid more than ered last year contained a bitter-tasting element in the periodic table to be named US$117,000 on Tuesday for a giant blue- beer that was just about drinkable but after the late Motorhead frontman Lemmy fin tuna as Tokyo’s Tsukiji fish market not very good, a researcher who tested it had drawn more than 30,000 signatures held its last New Year auction ahead of a said on Thursday. as of Wednesday. much-needed modernization move. The bottle from the “Alexander Keith” It calls for one of four newly-discovered The price was three times higher than brewery was nearly full when a diver re- heavy metals to be called “Lemmium” in last year but still far below a record 155.4 covered it from the bottom of the Atlantic honour of the rock legend, real name Ian million yen paid by the sushi chain in November. Kilmister, who died last month. operator in 2013 — when a Hong Kong It was brewed in Halifax sometime be- “Lemmy was a force of nature and the restaurant chain weighed in and drove tween 1872 and 1890, just a few years very essence of heavy metal,” the petition up bidding — for a slightly larger fish of after the birth of the Canadian Confedera- on the Change.org website said. similar quality. tion in 1867 The campaign has drawn support from The New Year auction is a traditional Andrew MacIntosh, who carried out the musicians including Duff McKagan, bass feature at Tsukiji, where bidders pay way tests with colleagues at Dalhousie Uni- player for Guns N’Roses, and Charlatans over the odds for the prestige of buying versity, said they determined the bottle’s si nger Ti m Burgess. It was launched by fan the first fish of the year. age by its construction and inscriptions John Wright, who told Sky News television But it came as Japan faces growing on its cap. the move would be appropriate because calls for a trade ban on the species, “It’s not good. Beers don’t age well,” said Lemmy was a “force of nature and the which environmentalists warn is on its MacIntosh, who took a sip. very essence of heavy metal.” way to extinction.

United States Indonesia Australia Bad news for monkey Bee halts air flight ‘Innovation’ at work A US judge has ruled that a macaque mon- A bee delayed an Indonesian passenger Australian scientists Wednesday said key who snapped grinning selfies that plane for four hours after getting stuck they had devised an “innovative meth- went viral last year online does not own in vital equipment and causing a problem od of conservation” through feeding the copyright to the photographs. with the aircraft’s controls, the airline giant monitor lizards small cane toads Activist group People for the Ethical said on Wednesday. so they won’t be killed by larger-sized Treatment of Animals brought the case The flight, operated by Indonesian flag amphibians. on behalf of Indonesian simian Naruto, carrier Garuda, was scheduled to take off Cane toads, an invasive species from who shot to fame last year after a photog- Tuesday morning from the western island Central and South America, are so toxic rapher published pictures taken by the of Sumatra and head for Jakarta. they can kill monitor lizards and other monkey with his camera. But the pilot of the Boeing 737, which predators that try to eat them. PETA petitioned to have the macaque was carry ing 156 passengers, decided not Scientists offered small, non-lethal cane “declared the author and owner of his to take off after noticing a problem with toads to the w ild yellow-spotted monitors photograph.” But in a preliminary ruling the controls, according to Garuda. — which have experienced a 90 percent Wed nesday, Judge Wi l l ia m Or r ick sa id t hat “A n i nvest igat ion fou nd t h at t he i nc ide nt plunge in population following toad inva- “while Congress and the President can occurred because the plane’s electronic sions — with further trials confirming extend the protection of law to animals engine control suffered a technical prob- “just one or two toad meals were enough as well as humans, there is no indication lem after an insect got into a pitot tube,” to convince a (lizard) not to eat another that they did so in the Copyright Act.” airline spokesman said in a statement. toad.” The lizards quickly learnt to avoid The photos were taken in 2011 on the “Due to safety concerns, Garuda Indo- the adult cane toads after being exposed Indonesian island of Sulawesi. nesia decided to delay the flight.” to the younger, smaller toads. Shanghai Daily Sunday 10 January 2016 the week 5

Hot attraction in frozen Harbin A woman looks at an ice sculpture during the Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival in Harbin, northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, on Tuesday. Over one million visitors are expected to attend the festival, where buildings of ice are bathed in ethereal lights and international ice sculptors compete for honors.

‘Furious’ one of year’s favorites Actor Vin Diesel poses backstage with awards for Favorite Movie and Favorite Action Movie for “Furious 7” during the People’s Choice Awards 2016 in Los Angeles, California, on Wednesday.

Big blue The owner of the world’s largest blue sapphire holds it for photographs during an interview with Reuters in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Wednesday. The owner Ready, set, go! of the sapphire says it is worth Camels compete during the Liwa 2016 Moreeb more than US$100 million. Dune Festival on Tuesday, in the Liwa desert, 250 kilometers west of the Gulf emirate of Abu Dhabi. The festival, which attracts participants from around the Gulf region, includes a variety of races (cars, bikes, falcons, camels and horses) or other activities aimed at promoting the country’s folklore.

View from a safe distance Indonesia’s Mount Sinabung volcano, as seen from Tiga Serangkai village in North Sumatra province, spews lava Spaniel stunt and ash during an eruption on A spaniel named Maja skips rope Thusday. with her owner Solveig Landen at the My Dog pet show in Goteborg, Sweden, on Thursday. 6 art Sunday 10 January 2016 Shanghai Daily Artist weaves his own ‘Silk Road’ in Suzhou

Wang Jie Artist Nie Kaiwei oday, Suzhou is a city best known for its garden, but it is Q: What’s the special also renowned as the cradle of part about your work TChinese silk. displayed at “Yi Ou Lai” A contemporary art exhibition featur- Suzhou Village? ing installations, videos and paintings The “Silk Road” spanned created by seven young Chinese art- from the Orient to the West ists at “Yi Ou Lai” Suzhou Village, near about 2,200 years ago. My Yangcheng Lake in Suzhou, now high- work titled “Worm” is a salute lights silk as a medium. for the endeavors and the efforts One of the seven artists, Nie Kaiwei, from our pioneers who embarked on this who was born in Suzhou, uses silk, per- Silk Road, an encounter with Oriental haps one of the most striking sy mbols of and Western cultures at the same time. China and Suzhou as a city, as the main There is a popular Chinese saying — material in his work. “The road is under your feet.” Different In the digital era, modern technology from the past era, today we have to find is widely used in contemporary art, yet our own “Silk Road” in this complicated Nie picked an old, traditional medium world of networks of cables and codes. for his installations. Nie says that emo- tionally, he feels a strong connection to Q: “Yi Ou Lai” Suzhou Village is not silk, as it is tender and delicate. the typical art venue. What kind of Silk is a familiar fabric material, but The exhibition space is dotted with different colored cocoons. response do you expect to receive it’s rarely used in art. Sometimes, Nie from viewers? believes, the true meaning of a medium structure of the silk fiber and its col- Liang Shaoji is probably the most It is interesting to see the reaction is obscured by the stereotypes attached ors at that time. I wanted to reflect the famous one. But he also used silk from the viewers in this public space. to it. ancient silk craftsmanship through a worms directly in his work. Do you For example, they come to buy some cos- With his art, Nie is trying to give this different contemporary angle. like his work? tumes or bags, and they are not prepared centuries-old material a new meaning. Liang Shaoji is a pioneer in using to bump into some artworks displayed The whole exhibition space is a chaotic Q: You have been engaged in the silk in contemporary art. I admire him here. Art might slow down their steps network made of white silk, dotted with and make them think for a while. experimental pieces of silk fiber for greatly. Contemporary art involves only different colored cocoons. Here, silk is years. How did you come up with the a small community, let alone using silk just treated as a raw material, leaving to create a piece of contemporary art. Li- Q: In ordinary life, silk is more used as idea of combining the ancient craft some space to the viewers to ponder ang’s work is filled with a zen touch that a fabric material. When it is used as a with experimental art? about the connection between the past expresses his understanding of life. media in art, what’s the difference? Despite the vicissitudes of different and the present. In fact, silk as an art piece already ex- political rulers, the development of silk Q: Even though Liang Shaoji’s art- isted in Song Dynasty (960-1279). “Ge never stopped. The craft of silk mak- Q: What’s your major at the university works were widely acclaimed in the Silk” is an example, known for its com- ing is a perfect combination of art and and was there any link to silk? art circle, they still remained quite plicated technique and brilliant texture science. Through countless binary inter- I majored in art and design as a unknown to the public and seldom and hues. There was a saying “One inch post-graduate. Later, I focused on how weaving an extraordinary silk pattern appeared on the art market. If you of Ge Silk equals one inch of gold.” Of to inherit and protect Chinese ancient is finally created. Today, the computer were him, would you be able to enjoy course, silk itself is a precious fabric silk via a chemical analysis and physi- programs we use every day also consist such solitude? material. But when silk is used in art, it cal structure for my doctor’s degree. of binary codes, and I was inspired to In my eyes, doing art is merely a living can neither be replicated nor reproduced, These two majors, on the surface, seem use the experimental art to reflect the status. One doesn’t have to please other as sometimes it could bring an unex- to be unrelated, yet they are all about ancient silk craftsmanship. people or other things through art. For pected beauty. Here they also placed a silk. When I studied modern design his- me, experimental art is a kind of self- hand-made silk studio, each comer could tory and the history of Chinese silk, I Q: When mentioning contemporary nurturing, and I don’t think it is linked weave their own silk with different pat- was quite curious about the physical art works that incorporate silk, artist with any solitude. terns according to their own design.

Musical brings Tom Chang’s best tunes back to life

Zhang Qian popular songs like “My future Season is aimed at providing a is not a dream,” “More than platform for qualified original The original musical “More “More than Words” by Quanta words,” “The sea” and “Never Chinese musicians. It’s also a than Words,” based on songs Arts Foundation say goodbye” are all part of way to promote the western by popular Taiwanese musi- Date: February 27-28, 7:15pm the musical. art form to local audience. cian Tom Chang, who passed “Many people questioned Though it was difficult to “Yue Yun” by China National away 20 years ago, will help whether the old songs will still find enough quality shows Theater for Children audiences travel back in time. touch today’s youth. I think in the first few years, things Date: March 4-5, 2pm, 7:15pm The musical will kick off the the answer is yes. I witnessed have improved in recent years, 2016 Original Chinese Musical many people who naturally Fei Yuanhong, vice general “The Phoenix” by Shanghai Season at Shanghai Culture sang along, ” says Chen Le- manager of Shanghai Culture Theater Academy Square this spring. rong, who used to collaborate Square, said. Date: March 12, 7:15pm Chang, one of the most with Chang. More than 10 original Chi- popular singers and compos- According to Chen, modern nese musical applied for the “Turn Left, Turn Right” by Renli ers in the 1980s and 1990s, songs often rely on images to 2016 season from February 27 Feixing Theater created works that are still Musical “More than Words” relay emotions, while artists to March 26. Six of them were Date: March 18-19, 7:15pm memorable for Taiwanese and like Chang conveyed them selected. mainlanders. what they cherish most and through their music directly. They include “Yue Yun” “Dream @ Time” by Guangdong To commemorate the great returning to the boy’s quiet “That is very likely to be an based on the legend of a young Institute of Han Opera Inheritance musician who passed away seaside hometown. outcome of the advanced tech- general, “The Phoeni x” featur- Date: March 22, 7:15pm at a young age, Guanta Arts “It is usually not easy to nology that enables audiences ing a group of patriotic young Foundation in Taiwan created create musical stories based to watch while they listen. But people in war and “Dream @ “Rock West Chamber” by Xinyi a show based on his works on ready songs, but it is not not many audiences today can Time,” which tells the story of Theater several years ago. The musi- the case for Chang’s works, recite any of their favorite a young girl from a traditional Date: March 25-26, 7:15pm cal will be staged in Shanghai which cover a wide variety in songs,” said Chen. opera family who struggles to on February 27 and 28. both style and content,” said Still, certain adjustments live her own dream. Venue: Shanghai Culture Square “More than Words” features producer Wang Limin. About had to be made for the songs In order to help promote Address: 597 Fuxing Rd M. a Beijing girl and a Taiwan boy 23 songs were selected for the to be in line with the plot. the musicals, ticket prices are Tickets: 80-380 yuan pursuing their dreams in Bei- musical out of more than 100 Initiated in 2012, the an- very affordable, at an average jing before finally fig uring out of Chang’s works. His most nual Original Chinese Musical of 180 yuan (US$26.9). Shanghai Daily Sunday 10 January 2016 sports feature 7

Foreigners drawn to Myanmar’s kickboxing

Lethwei martial arts fighter Tun Tun Min landing blows on his opponent, Cyrus “Black Dynamite” Washington, at the Thein Phyu boxing stadium in Yangon —AFP

Athens Zaw Zaw dangerous in the ring.” expert, said the first outsiders “Now I earn as much as would like to see (a) more beau- roar erupted at the During the fight on last bega n fight i ng i n the m id-1990s, 6,500,000 kyats for a fight and tiful fight,” he said. Yangon ring as the year’s December 20, however, but were mainly from neigh- this is the highest in Myanmar “But Myanmar boxers use all home champion headbutts were the least of bouring Thailand. for a boxer,” he beamed. parts of the body and they are ploughed a right hook Washington’s concern. In more recent years boxers He dreams of bringing his really courageous.” A He was felled a little over from Japan, the United States, country’s style of fighting to into his American opponent’s face, crumpling him to the a minute into round one by a the Philippines, New Zealand, the rest of the world. canvas in the opening round of lightning fast right hook from Australia, Mexico and Costa Yet Lethwei has a long way the bone-crunching kickboxing Tun Tun Min. Rica have followed in their foot- to go before it gains the kind bout. But Washington knew exactly steps, usually after training in of widespread recognition But for the American fighter, what faced him in the ring. Thailand. Muay Thai has in neighbouring Star Sports and an increasing number of The Thailand-based Muay “I fought nine fights in this Thailand. 1pm Baseball, ABL Game of the foreigners, the unvarnished Thai specialist has travelled to year and no opponents were “To promote Myanmar Leth- Week, Perth Heat vs Canberra brutality of the martial art Leth- neighbouring Myanmar with from Myanmar,” he said. “All wei on the world stage, we need Cavalry wei is the very reason they are increased frequency and had are from other countries.” encouragement and support seeking out Myanmar, primed already met Tun Tun Min twice For local fighters like Tun from the government and oth- Star Sports 2 for pain and ready to test their before, w ith both fighters notch- Tun Min, who became the ers,” says Sai Zaw Zaw, from the 5am American Football, NFL, Wild- fighting skills. ing up a victory each. country’s Lethwei champion in Myanmar Lethwei Federation. card Playoffs, Kansas City Chiefs With head-butts among the He has also had bouts against 2014, foreign fighters help in- With Myanmar now encourag- vs Houston Texans array of painful blows permit- former national champion Saw crease the sport’s international ing large-scale tourism, some 9am American Football, NFL, Wild- ted, Lethwei pugilists say their Nga Mann and Too Too, another recognition. of those watching fights were card Playoffs, Pittsburgh Steelers sport is the hardiest member famous local fighter. Born into poverty and the themselves outsiders, new to vs Cincinnati Bengals of Southeast Asia’s kickboxing Lethwei has an ancient histo- son of a Lethwei boxer, when the jarring fight form. 9:20pm Badminton, Premier Bad- family — even more brutal than ry in Myanmar. Carvings on the he first started out he made Julian Alex, from the United minton League, Hyderabad Hunt- Thailand’s better known Muay temples of Bagan, which dot the as little as 1,000 kyat (76 US States, had mixed feelings. ers vs Chennai Smashers Thai. central Myanmar plains, appear cents) a fight. “I like Myanmar Lethwei but I 2am (Monday) American Football, Competitors have their hands to show pairs of men locked in NFL, Wildcard Playoffs, Seattle wrapped but do not wear gloves combat, suggesting the sport is Seahawks vs Minnesota Vikings as they attempt to batter their over a thousand years old. opponent into submission. A In the modern era it was kept CCTV 5 win is by knock-out only. alive in the eastern border states 11am Basketball, NBA, Golden The A merican in the ring that of Karen and Mon, where kick- State Warriors vs Sacramento night, Cyrus “Black Dynamite” boxing bouts are held to mark Kings Washington, is among several everything from monks’ funer- 6:30pm Basketball, CBA, Liaoning professional boxers joining the als to New Year festivities. vs Guangdong roster. Spectators in front row seats 4am (Monday) Soccer, Italian Serie He has competed several are close enough to hear bones A, Frosinone vs Napoli times in a country where the shatter and expect a sporadic 11:20pm Snooker, Masters sport is booming and the prize- showering of blood, sweat and Snooker 2016, Shaun Murphy vs pots are growing. spittle. It is not unusual to find Mark Allen “Headbutts? Yeah it’s danger- boys as young as 10 taking part ous but I think all ways of fights in matches. STV Sports are dangerous,” the muscular If no one gets knocked out in 9:10am American Football, NFL, 33-year-old said, shortly before five three-minute rounds, the Wildcard Playoffs, Pittsburgh vs his match against the country’s match ends in a draw. Until re- Cincinnati top Lethwei fighter, Tun Tun cently it was rare for foreigners 7:25pm Basketball, CBA, Jiangsu Min. to fight in Lethwei rings but that vs Shanghai “Headbutts, strong kicks and is rapidly changing. Lethwei martial arts exponent Tun Tun Min is seen during training 10:53pm Soccer, Spanish La Liga, other physical attacks, all are Zin Lin Htunn, a local Lethwei at the local club in the outskirts of Yangon. — AFP Real Sociedad vs Valencia A8-9 home & design Sunday 10 January 2016 Shanghai Daily

Architect Alex Mok, whose create a space that’s new and parents are from Sweden and not been seen before. At the China, started Linehouse, same time we try to make the an architectural and interior spaces fun and a little quirky. design studio in Shanghai. We love working in Shanghai Together with partner Briar where we can reference much Hickling, Mok has been work- of the local vernacular as well ing at Linehouse for a year as the performative nature of and a half. how people go about their daily lives. Tell us about your work and name one of the pieces Where are you most you’re most proud of. creative? That’s probably our new In our studio in Shanghai, Left: A floor-to-ceiling bookshelf and a comfortable chair turn the terrace into a area to flagship store in Hong Kong surrounded by my great col- unwind. Right: A collection of antiques characterizes the corner of the living room. for french bag company Cote leagues. Also I love going to & Ciel. The shop is located in construction sites, we have trendy Sheung Wan and we found a really great team were given such freedom by of contractors that helps us the client to develop a design shape the designs so problem that truly compliments their solving on site is definitely an brand and products. We did essential part of the process. the architectural facade and We work very fluidly. also custom-made lighting and a series of fixtures that What does your home mean display the bags. We are very to you? proud of this project, we do I had a very international feel it shows an evolution in upbringing; from Sweden, to our ideas and capabilities. Hong Kong, to Thailand, to Prior to this project, we com- Hong Kong, to England and pleted a lot of retail and F&B finally to mainland China. projects in Shanghai. One So for me, home has stopped of our other favorites is a being a physical place and The screen from the Bund’s former Glamour Bar is the highlight of the interior. — Dong Jun streetware store on Wuxing more the place where I can Road called A LL SH. A ll of our find my fiance and my three projects are unique, meaning cats at the end of the day. we are always working with a different concept or set of What do you collect? ideas. Bicycles from fixed gears to Wild accumulation a miniature museum my road bike to my Chinese Are you currently involved shopping bike, Studio Ghibili in any projects? and kitchenware. Patsy Yang windows. To make the space as Grevot has interest and passion The next big project to be homey as possible, Grevot opted for for varied forms of arts and crafts. completed is a wet market in aving lived in an old lane Where do you like to go original wall colors — a faint pink, Buddhist art is one of his favor- Shanghai. Covering two floors house with Shanghainese most in Shanghai? purple, sky blue and grey. The charm ites, especially the Gandhara art and 5,000 square meters, the charm for seven years, The colorful living room reflects the personalities of the owners and their interests and is When I have the time I want of the apartment itself is doing the or Greco-Buddhist art. “I have here building is centered around a Nicolas Grevot and Lena filled with memories and stories. to go for a bike ride. Since ar- H rest. three beautiful pieces of Gandhara fish market with cooked food riving in this city 6 years ago, I Yang weren’t necessarily looking counters where customers can for a new home, even if a new vibe The interior also reflects Grevot’s art that is at the crossing of the have cycled in every direction and Yang’s personalities as well as Western and Eastern world — a little stand and sample something possible. Come rain or scorch- would have been welcome. different at each one. We are If they were going to move, the their interests, filled with art and bit like me and my family.” ing heat, we love to do 100km little artefacts, yet full of personal Grevot was excited to share his Ask the owner working with an existing loops around the city trying space had to be as beautiful as their building which we stripped lane house — a h igh bench mark, the memories and stories. most recent purchase — a pink sili- to find unchartered territory. “There is no particular style that cone rubber vase made in the style Q: What’s the best thing Q: What’s the view outside back completely and also It keeps me sane and is one of couple thought. opened up to bring in natural we tried to reproduce in the space. of the Han Dynasty (206BC-AD220) about living in Shanghai? your window? the only ways to really let my Then they looked at Huahai Road’s light. It was very exciting as Henry Apartments. It is just the result of my wife and by artist Zhang Jianjun. “I love it as it A: The whirling energy I feel A: The roofs of the Bavarian mind rest. I sharing the common passion for is a kind of deconstruction or recon- everywhere, and a place style house which is part of we did all the architecture as It was love at first sight, the couple well as the interior. said. “We loved living in our lane original objects, art, exotic cultures struction of the past that I love so where east meets west, where the music conservatory of What will be the next big house, but when the opportunity and, above all, books that we have in much, a thoughtful reinterpretation the past meets modernity, Shanghai. design trend? Describe your design style. came up last year to move into this great numbers everywhere,” Grevot of culture and history.” tradition meets avant-garde — This building belonged to the The one thing that we are We try to create a story amazing flat, we just couldn’t re- said. Zhang and his wife Barbara Edel- the contrast, in other words! HSBC compradors in the seeing at the moment with 1920s and 30s. for each project, whether its sist the temptation. We immediately Grevot started collecting Chinese The master bedroom features bright colors and antique pieces from stein are two of Grevot’s favorite most of our F&B clients is the Q: Describe your home in contextual or a narrative, to rented out our lane house,” Grevot, antiques 25 years ago when he Taiwan. artists. Zhang’s installations have importance of food safety who is from France, said. moved from France to Taiwan. “At been exhibited across the world. three words. Q: How do you scent your and transparency in sourc- Henry Apartments, as it was that time, it was still possible to find minorities department of the Shang- try to achieve any style or spent Another “treasure” newly added A: Cozy, a lot of light and home? ing. They all want this to named in the past, is a heritage nice and authentic pieces at afford- hai Museum, belong to the biggest too much thought on balancing the to the interior is the screen from space. A: Flowers and the smell of come across in the designs building from 1939, built by Leon- able prices. When all this changed, pieces in his collection. modern and aboriginal pieces of art. the former iconic Glamour Bar on cooking. whether spatially or in brand ard, Kruze and Veysseyre firm, one due to a high demand and always “It is just like what it is. Sometimes the Bund. “They remind me of the Q: What’s the first thing you storytelling. That’s great for of the most renowned architect rising prices of Chinese antiques, I Going with the flow it looks like a museum or an A libaba Glamour Bar and the Literary Festi- do when you get home? Q: What’s your favorite object us as it’s a topic we can really firms in the French Concession at started to focus mainly on Taiwan- cavern, but in fact this is more the val,” Grevot said. A: Pat my dog because she at home? appreciate and find a lot of in- “Most of my collection is currently the time. ese aboriginal art,” he said. result of an accumulation.” “When I realized I could use them is always staying behind the A: It could be my Gandhar- spiration from. For example, on loan to a museum in Taipei. Be- “The building has kept all its Taiwanese aboriginal art is the art The long corridor is one of the in our new home, I asked the owner entrance door, and then going abuddha head or a huge we recently started working original fittings. It has not been ex- of the indigenous population that sides, my wife and I never stopped best features of this apartment, if I could have them. She agreed if to see my daughters in their Ming wooden statue of the with a local Baozi (steamed If you’d like us to tensively renovated or transformed was in the island for thousands col lect i ng conte mpora r y a rt, a not he r according to Grevot. He uses it I could give an appropriate dona- rooms. bodhisattva Guanyin bringing bun) brand from Hangzhou feature your home, like the Gascogne, for instance, also of years, long before the Han set- one of our interests,” Grevot said. as a kind of exhibition hall for tion to her charity organization in children. called BAOBAO. email built by the same architects and lo- tlers arrived. Grevot has collected A varied and extensive collection this art collection. Over time, exchange for the screens. So now Q: How do you unwind? yangdi@shang- For them these issues were cated next to (Henry Apartments),” around 300 Taiwan aboriginal of antiques, contemporary art and the space has evolved into a min- I own them and use them not only A: Playing sudoku, reading Q: Where do you source furni- haidaily.com integral to their design. So Grevot added. pieces, from small to large ones. A furniture accentuates each corner of iature museum. “I didn’t have as beautiful decorative objects but books, drinking wulong tea ture in Shanghai? before we started, we went to Inside, the spacious home has a three-meter-high house pillar and a the apartment, giving the interior a enough room to exhibit all these also as a piece of old Shanghai col- from Taiwan and surfing the A: Anywhere I can find some- their farms and even went to great overall vibe, with abundant four-meter-long Yami tribe canoe, soul and spirit of its own. lovely pieces in the previous lane lectibles, a piece of memory of the Internet. thing I love. Baozi school to learn how ev- natural light thanks to the big similar to the ones exhibited at the Grevot emphasized that he didn’t house. Now, I have,” he said. beloved Glamour Bar.” erything comes together. 10 people Sunday 10 January 2016 Shanghai Daily

Left: Oil painting on canvas, “The Shanghai Morning” by Chen Xiejun and Chen Ying

Below: Oil painting on canvas, “The Tale of the Observatory” by Chen Xiejun depicting the Shanghai Observatory.

Fathoming Shanghai: A history in paintings

Li Anlan different styles with the paintings, including the visually strong impasto o most Shanghainese, the city is a technique and the use of bright colors. bustling metropolis that’s devel- “Though Shanghai has a long history, oping rapidly, a concrete jungle we still think the modern aesthetic is similar to other lively urban T more vibrant and lively, and we’ve also centers across the world. But in their explored ways to express the Chinese new exhibition, painter Chen Xiejun and charm and style using oil painting ma- his daughter Chen Ying show that the terials,” he said. glitzy malls and imposing skyscrapers A lt h o u g h it to ok t h r e e y e a r s to c o m plete are built on a more than 6,000-year-old their 167-paintings-strong collection, the foundation of history. work has been in progress for decades, Behind the modern facade, there’s Chen said. much to be discovered, and “The Im- Chen has always seen painting as a agery of Shanghai” lifts the curtain to hobby that he pursues with tenacity. reveal the history that is still vital for Wherever he walks or travels, he can’t modern Shanghai. help but to draw sketches, even when at The father-daughter exhibit, which an altitude of 6,100 meters, facing the runs until January 27 at Haiyi Club, Mount Everest. brings the public’s attention to Shang- “I have to take every chance to paint,” hai’s history with a strong focus on the he said. His work schedule is busy and events that have formed the city over the he likes to attend social events on the past two centuries. weekends, so when he does pick up the “Many people only know Shanghai as brush, he is determined and knows ex- a bustling modern metropolis, but don’t Painter Chen Xiejun and his daughter Chen Ying. Shanghai’s Haiyi Club is holding actly what he wants to do. feel it as a city with history and culture, an exhibition through January 27, featuring their artworks inspired by events that “Time is very limited, but this also and that’s what our paintings are ex- have formed the city over the past two centuries. forces me to think more when doing pressing,” said the elder Chen. something and be very precise when Over the past three years, the duo its geographic development are vital in One main chapter of the collection actually doing it, and over time it’s also has created 167 paintings that will be painting the city. focuses on shikumen, the traditional becoming one kind of painting lan- published in a book, accompanied by As an example, Chen said that the sig- Shanghai architecture style for low-rise guage,” he said. an academic, research-oriented text on nificance of the city’s waterways, which housing that combines Chinese and Chen’s previous series of paintings Shanghai’s development. A total of 87 are depicted in his art, have changed western elements. Chen said that shi- called “The Imagery of the Forbidden paintings have been selected for “The tremendously over the centuries. kumen homes are closely related to the City” was exhibited in Beijing last spring. Imagery of Shanghai.” During the Yuan Dynasty (1271–1368), formation of modern Shanghainese’s This year, he plans to focus his paint- Over 6,000 years, several cultures, like ings on Taihang Mountains, a Chinese Majiaban, Songze, and Guangfulin have Shanghai’s most important river was the characters. Wusong, now known as Suzhou Creek. As residence of the middle class, mountain range running down the east- shaped the city, Chen, a former curator ern edge of the Loess Plateau in Shanxi, Today, the Huangpu is the most vital wa- they were private spaces, and yet, Chen, of Shanghai Museum, said. Henan and Shaanxi provinces, and terway, div iding the city in east and west said, “Shanghai people’s character is not “Modern history has also left us heri- Chongming Island, Shanghai. tage from the industrial and revolution and providing a link to the Yangtze. isolated. When you walk out of the shi- periods and also excellent architecture “‘The tale of rivers’ was my reflection kumen house, you’re in a narrow lane of Suzhou Creek and Huangpu River as that leads to a broad lane before reach- and old houses,” he said. “The 200 years The Imagery of Shanghai of modern history isn’t isolated or lim- I’ve lived on Yuanmingyuan Road for ing the main road. It’s a transition from ited within that time frame, but has a more than 50 years and grew up by the private space to the big society,” Chen Time: Through January 27, 9:30am - solid foundation that’s constantly pro- rivers,” Chen said. explained. In his paintings, Chen offers 5pm, Tuesdays to Sundays gressed in the 6,000 years.” Their study of the history of Shanghai an insight into the role of space in shiku- Venue: Haiyi Club To Chen, understanding the history over the past two centuries gave the two men houses and their alleyways. Address: 681 Julu Rd of Shanghai, its landmarks as well as painters new ideas and inspirations. Chen and his daughter explored Shanghai Daily Sunday 10 January 2016 film 11

New Release

A scene from Charlie Kaufman’s stop-motion animation “Anomalisa,” mimicking Leonardo Da Vinci’s famous Last Supper painting ‘Anomalisa’ will break your heart Lindsey Bahr drink. Their breakup was fraught, and so Michael’s room when he asks her to after is this encounter. a few drinks, knowing full well what that n “Anomalisa” everyone looks and It’s just him and his Belvedere martinis means. sounds the same. They have the same with a twist until he hears an alarming You can feel for Michael and empathize The Forest (I) face (Caucasian, bland, non-descript). sound from the hotel hallway — a voice with his existential solitude, or you can A young woman searches for They have the same voice (Tom Noo- I that’s not Tom Noonan’s. It’s Jennifer roll your eyes at him. I did. He’s fairly in- her twin sister in a Japanese nan’s). They bore our protagonist Michael forest only to find herself sur- Stone (voiced by David Thewlis) to death. Jason Leigh’s. Michael bursts out of his sufferable, and it takes a while to realize rounded by paranormal forces. A nd this feeling that he’s the only individ- room like the owner of this voice is his last that perhaps the problem isn’t everyone ual on the planet among all these clones chance for survival, frantically knocking else — it’s him. He’s unable to see outside Genre: Horror might be the cause of his unravelling. on random hotel room doors to find her. himself and condescends to others with Director: Jason Zada In this very R-rated stop-motion animat- The woman has traveled from Akron, abandon while profiting off of a customer Starring: Natalie Dormer, Eoin ed feature, scripted by Charlie Kaufman Ohio, to hear him speak. She’s a big fan, service ideology that he clearly doesn’t Macken and Stephanie Vogt and co-directed by Kaufman and Duke as is her co-worker. A nd this woman is dif- believe. Johnson, we spend one day with this sad ferent in voice and face. Her name is Lisa. There is little entertainment in watching sack narcissist on an overnight trip to She’s an anomaly. She’s h is A noma-Lisa, he a narcissist’s worldview realized. It’s more Cincinnati. He’s there to give a lecture tells her later when things get intimate. like heartbreaking dread. The fact that about his book, “How May I Help You Help Lisa has the confidence of a middle Kaufman and Johnson (his first feature) Them,” a top selling manifesto on the art school girl. She is sweet and excitable accomplished all of this with puppets is of customer service. It’s successful enough and good-natured, but cripplingly self- all the more astounding. that people in the hotel recognize him conscious. “Anomalisa” is an anomaly. It’s distinc- immediately. Actually, Lisa is basically a girl in an t ive, bold, a nd ach i ngly hu ma n. Somet i mes But he’s still sad. He has a stilted conver- adult woman’s body. She is gawky and art needs to splash us with cold water to sation with his wife and son who stayed awkward. She stumbles over her own feet give us an experience that is not just pas- behind in Los Angeles. He calls an ex- and really likes to press the buttons in sive enjoyment, but active introspection. girlfriend to see if she’ll meet him for a the elevator. But she still goes back to Don’t say we didn’t warn you.

Film focuses on Boston Marathon drama

William J. Kole an official bib number. Nothing rivals the Boston Marathon in “Boston,” the first feature-length docu- terms of sheer lore, said Tom Derderian, mentary film about the Boston Marathon, The Revenant a running coach and author who’s serv- is in the works. Its creators say the movie A frontiersman named Hugh ing as an executive producer, along with will go well beyond the 2013 bombings Glass on a fur trading expedi- 2004 Olympic marathon bronze medalist tion in the 1820s is on a quest to retrace the iconic footrace’s first steps Deena Kastor. for survival after being brutally in 1897. “The marathon is a mirror in which you mauled by a bear. “Over the years, the Boston Marathon ca n see the ref lections of the ti mes i n ever y has had so many extraordinary stories year,” he said. “For instance, the world of Genre: Adventure, Drama, of people achieving and accomplishing the 1910 Boston was not this world — it Thriller things,” said producer Megan Williams, featured young men who were considered Director: Alejandro Gonzalez an Oscar-nominated filmmaker. “It’s like at great risk of ruining their health by Inarritu looking at cultural and social change over running. That was the essential myth of Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, the last century through the lens of this those times.” Tom Hardy and Will Poulter major sporting event.” A scene of people running in the “Boston” also will follow more modern No Boston documentary would be com- Boston Marathon heroes, such as 2014 victor Meb Keflezighi, plete without the 2013 finish line attacks the first American man to win in 31 The Masked Saint that killed three spectators and wounded years. Based on a true story, the more than 260 others. gave Dunham exclusive rights to its ar- But the real star is the race itself. triumphant story follows one “Boston,” however, will focus less on chive of photos, video and marathon The movie tentatively is set to premiere man’s journey and struggle be- the chaos than the comeback. Director memorabilia. in April 2017 in conjunction with the 121st tween helping others and the Jon Dunham said the city’s determination “Boston” will tell the stories of some of edition of the race. consequences he faces doing to take back its namesake race will be a the greatest marathoners ever to conquer In the meantime, the Boston Symphony this. recurring theme in the movie, which was the hilly 26.2-mile course stretching from Orchestra is recording Emmy-winning Genre: Action, Biography, conceived before the attacks. Hopkinton, Massachusetts, to Boston. They composer Jeff Beal’s score. Crime The film will be a sort of highlights include four-time winner Bill Rodgers; “I’m not a runner and I’m not from Bos- Director: Warren P. Sonoda reel from the 120-year-old marathon, Johnny Kelley, who ran 61 Bostons and ton,” Williams said. “But I hope our film Starring: Brett Granstaff, Lara the nation’s oldest. The Boston Athletic won two; and Kathrine Switzer, who in really captures the un iqueness and impor- Jean Chorostecki and T.J. Association, which organizes the race, 1967 became the first woman to run with tance of the Boston Marathon.” McGibbon 12 BOOKS Sunday 10 January 2016 Shanghai Daily

Amazon best-sellers

1. The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing, by Marie Kondo. (Ten Speed Press, US$16.99) With this book, Japanese cleaning consultant Marie Kondo takes tidying to a whole new level. 2. Adult Coloring Book: A Coloring Book for Adults Featuring Mandalas and Henna Inspired Flowers, Animals, and Paisley Patterns, by Coloring Books for Adults. (Zing Books, US$8.49) Simple is not easy; Detach yourself from everyday knowing is not doing; distractions and unwind with detailed images that will keep you doing leads to being. focused and entertained. 3. The Negative Calorie Diet: Lose Up to 10 Pounds in 10 Days with 10 All You Can Eat Foods, by Rocco DiSpirito. (Harper With over 15 years of clinical experience and extensive research in the science that Wave, US$27.99) lies behind motivation and wellness, Dr Shimi Kang shows people how to cultivate the A cookbook important 21st-century skills needed to flourish both professionally and personally. featuring more than “The Dolphin Way” is a No. 1 national best-seller in Canada and was published in 75 delicious recipes countries like Germany, Russia and China. and 100 color photographs. 4. First 100 Words, by Roger Priddy. (Priddy Books, US$5.99) The book has 100 color photographs and 100 simple first words to look at, Chill out, tiger, and read and learn. 5. Spark Joy: An Illustrated Master Class on the Art of Organizing and Tidying Up, by parent like a dolphin Marie Kondo. (Ten Speed Press, US$18.99) Xu Qin On the other end of the parenting spec- With guidance on specific categories trum lies the so-called jellyfish style. f you are worrying about your kid’s per- Dr Kang’s prescription including kitchen tools, cleaning Mostly seen in the West, it is bound to formance at school, take a deep breath supplies, hobby goods, and digital breed irresponsible and impulsive kids, • For children: and read Shimi Kang’s “The Dolphin photos, the book is to spark joy in poor relationship skills, a lack of respect Way.” Play anyone who wants to simplify their I for authority, poor school performance and In the book, the Harvard-trained psychia- Playtime appears to have positive effects life. reckless behavior. trist and researcher proposes a parenting on the brain and on a child’s ability to “The risks of parenting with an excess of 6. The Lucky Years: How to model that harkens back to a time when learn as it improves memory and stimu- Thrive in the Brave New World control (the tiger way) or complete lack of the real purpose of parenting was to raise lates the growth of the cerebral cortex. of Health, by David B. Agus M.D. guidance (the jellyfish way) are enormous. healthy, happy and well-balanced children Kids pay more attention to academic (Simon & Schuster, US$27) Both models destroy curiosity, the very — long before the aim became to mould tasks when they are given frequent, brief A book on how we can take control roots of self-motivation, and do more harm them into public speakers, science fair win- opportunities for free play which is, so to of our health like never before and than good,” Kang argues in her book. speak, self-motivated and fun. how doctors can fine-tune strategies ners, concert pianists, or team captains. However, there is no clear cut between and weapons to prevent illness. Dolphins, as Dr Kang sees them, are so- being either the tiger or the jellyfish, de- cial creatures, living and traveling in pods. Downtime 7. Laugh-Out-Loud Jokes spite cultural differences. They teach their young through role mod- Children have many needs, and one of for Kids, by Rob Elliott. Most of the time, we are both; and some- eling, play, and guidance. They’re known them is downtime. It gives children room (Revell,US$4.99) times we can be the dolphin. It all depends as the most altruistic and social animal to develop their interest and personalities. A great joke book for any child who on how we, as parents, are balanced in our species, with a brain size second only to “I’m bored!” is the last thing most par- wants a good laugh. own life, which is probably most sincerely humans. ents want to hear their kids say, and, as 8. Adult coloring Book: Stress expressed in our own choices. The dolphin parenting model is about How do you feel when you hear your son’s a result, many parents feel compelled to Relieving Animal Designs, guiding rather than instructing. Teaching keep their children busy all the time. But by Blue Star Coloring. (Blue Star classmate has just won the District Spelling by example, emphasizing the importance of there is nothing wrong with them “doing- Coloring, US$12.99) Bee, and you turn around to find your own play, exploration, social bonds, and commu- nothing-at-all” every now and then. This adult coloring book features son digging up earthworms? nity values, rank higher than competition 40 creatures great and small from “Are you ready to suppress the tiger in and isolation. • For parents: jungles, seas, sands and savannahs your heart and give your kids back their all around the world. “All these positive traits are natural to childhood?” Kang challenges. Be consistent but flexible human parenting, but we have lost connec- To be a dolphin parent means to stick to 9. The Whole30: The 30-Day She highlights qualities such as creativ- tion with them because of our imbalanced, certain rules, but there is also freedom. Guide to Total Health and Food ity, critical thinking, communication, and over-competing, over-achieving lifestyle,” Enforcing limits decreases the chance Freedom, by Melissa Hartwig and collaboration — what she calls the CQ, or says Kang. Dallas Hartwig. (Houghton Mifflin cognitive quotient ­— essential life skill for children will engage in acting out, such as In contrast to the dolphin way, the tiger Harcourt, US$30) the 21st century. being aggressive, struggling with interper- parenting model, which is prevalent in A step-by-step, As the fifth child of Indian immi- sonal conflict, or even drug and alcohol recipe-by-recipe many Eastern cultures, focuses on mastery grants in Canada, Kang recalled her own abuse. At the same time, being warm and guidebook that alone. All the child’s actions are the result childhood. responsive helps children form attach- will allow millions of external pressure. “My mother didn’t receive a year of ments and protects them from internal- of people to Ac c or d i n g to K a n g ’s r e s e a r c h , t h e o utc om e schooling; my father worked as a cab driver izing issues. experience the is that “tiger” kids tend to under-perform at night. Neither of them offered any assis- transformation of their entire life in in the real world; they are more likely to tance in choosing a school for me and my Seek support from each other just one month. develop addictions, self-harm habits, and brothers. But we all ended up in top-class There is no reason to bear all the stress of 10. Secret Garden: An Inky suicidal tendencies. universities, and are doing well in life,” child-rearing on your own. Surround your- Treasure Hunt and Coloring “Pushing, hovering, demanding, and Kang told Shanghai Daily. self with loving families or other parents Book, by Johanna Basford. cajoling may get results when tasks are “The secret lies simply in the values they with kids of the same age group within (Laurence King Publishing, simple, but when tasks become complex, live by,” she added. the community. Communicating about US$15.95) involve creativity, and require critical So to speak, there is no perfect parent- thoughts and feelings in front of them Appealing to all ages, this interactive thinking, these external motivators work ing formula. Kang’s book reminds us to strengthens children’s empathy, emotional activity book is to take you on a poorly. look inwards to listen to our own intuition, regulation, and relationship skills, while ramble through a secret garden “Carrots and sticks can’t replace autonomy, let go of the urge to micromanage, and to showing understanding for academic created in beautifully detailed pen- mastery, and purpose as the foundation of act based on the willingness to guide our struggles helps children become better and-ink illustrations. self-motivation, pleasure, and joy,” she says. children — the dolphin way. problem solvers and learners. Shanghai Daily Sunday 10 January 2016 Animal planet 13 Cute critters melt hearts, build following

Sue Manning Toast nimals can melt the human heart, tickle the funny bone or bring us to tears. And thanks Ato Instagram, YouTube and other online options, you can enjoy their antics simply by follow ing, liking or pin- ning them. The Associated Press got hooked on several online celebrity animals in 2015, from dogs and cats to a panda, whose popularity is likely to continue into the new year. Here’s a look.

Nala Nala Cat Nala is a 5-year-old shelter cat, a Sia- mese and tabby mix who stands out as the most popular cat on Instagram with 2.6 million followers. She also has 1.8 million Facebook followers. Varisiri Methachittiphan found her in 2010 as an orphaned kitten in an animal shelter in Castaic, California and knew she was the one. Methachittiphan started posting pho- tos of the feline with striped fur and big blue eyes and Nala’s popularity exploded.

Grumpy Cat Nobody’s busier than Grumpy Cat. She had 8.3 million Facebook followers as of Marutaro Beibei Grumpy Christmas Eve. Her YouTube videos have drawn viewers by the tens of millions. On December 8, the feline with the comical frown became the first cat Marutaro Toast Bei Bei the Giant Panda Baby immortalized in wa x at the Madame Tus- Th is bundle of fun and fur, a 7-year-old Toast is a King Charles spaniel and Bei Bei weighed just four ounces when sauds museum in San Francisco. Shiba Inu, has been top dog on Instagram puppy-mill rescue with a floppy pink he was born August 22 at the National The 3-year-old, 4-pounder with feline for several years. He lives in Tokyo with tong ue that ha ngs out of her mouth. She’s Zoo in Washington DC. dwarfism is making her second movie owner Shinjiro Ono, who says he was also a celebrity, appearing in fashion He was pink, hairless, blind and de- as well as a cartoon series, and is fea- more surprised than anyone that Maru’s shows and shoots, photographed wear- pendent on his mother Mei Xiang. Four tured in a series of Random House Little popularity took off. ing sunglasses and other accessories, months later, he weighs around 18 Golden Books (the first being “The Little “His round face, I think, that’s the and retweeted by the likes of Reese With- pounds and is a lively bundle of fur, Grumpy Cat that Wouldn’t”). charm point,” said Ono, who compared erspoon. She’s probably best-known for muscles, claws and teeth. She’s also continuing as spokescat for the dog’s look to Japanese cartoon char- her Instagram feed, toastmeetsworld. Bei Bei’s public debut is scheduled Friskies cat food. Her stuffed animal acters like Doraemon or Pikachu. “The On Wednesday, Toast will marry a dog for mid-January, but fans can follow his line will grow in 2016, and there are round face makes people smile.” named Finn at a hotel in Manhattan. Do- every squirm and squeal online. There’s calendars, socks, tanks, T-shirts, sweat- Sh i ba I nu s a r e a popu l a r br eed i n Japa n . nations to their wedding registry will a panda cam, Twitter feed, YouTube clips shirts, gift tags, and other souvenirs, But Maru’s popularity is worldwide, with raise money to fight puppy mills and pay of everything from his first steps to his said owner Tabitha Bundesen. 2.2 million followers on Instagram. for care for needy animals. veterinary check-ups and more.

In collaboration with local animal rescue organizations such as Jaiya’s Animal Rescue and Best Friends. iDEALShanghai, Shanghai Daily’s life- style website, is providing updated animal adoption information and interesting features about animals. Website users can also upload informa- tion about pet adoptions onto the site. For more information about adopting an animal or other animal-related stories, please visit the “Animal Planet” section of iDEALShanghai at www.idealshanghai.com/pets/. • Paw Pals Animal Rescue • Best Friends • Jaiya’s Animal Rescue

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Name: Gigi Name: Tyson Name: Mimi Age: 4 months Age: 3 years Age: 2 years Gender: Male Gender: Male Gender: Female Breed: Domestic cat Breed: Poodle terrier mix Breed: Domes- Health: Dewormed, but yet neutered Health: Vaccinated, deflead, dewormed, tic cat The squeaky wheel gets the oil. So this but yet neutered Health: Vacci- lucky boy got rescured because he was screaming loudly in Tyson is one of the few dogs who survived nated, deworme, the bush for help. He is friendly to people and other cats. advanced canine distemper. Now he needs a loving family! deflead and spayed

Mimi is super friendly and well man- Name: Smiley Name: Du Du nered. As her loving foster family is Age: 5 months Age: 1 year leaving China now, she is ready for Gender: Female Gender: Female adoption again. She really deserves a Breed: Domestic cat Breed: Beagle hound mix good loving family. Health: Dewormed, yet spayed Health: Dewormed, but yet spayed Smiley got lost on the highway on a rainy Du Du is a chubby little girl. She is friendly day and was rescured by the patrol police. to people and other animals. For little kids She is healthy and loves to play. She can who love to romp and play, she shall make get well along with other cats. them a perfect companion. 14 what’s on Sunday 10 January 2016 Shanghai Daily

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Brush away the mystery of traditional Chinese painting Chinese painting, also known as brush painting or ink-wash painting, is one of the oldest art forms in the world. However, the varied styles, techniques, perspectives and symbolism of such paintings are often very different from most Western art works. Also, the tools and media employed by the art- ists of traditional Chinese painting, such as inksticks, inkstones, rice paper and brushes, are unfamiliar to many Westerners. As a result, Chinese paint- ings, including many masterpieces, may seem mysterious to our readers. This column, jointly generated by our columnist Peter Zhang and art editor Chen Jie, aims to explain the aesthetic concepts behind Chinese paintings and tell some interesting stories about their creation and their creators. Zhang and Chen will also explore the often multiple layers of meanings hidden in Chinese paintings and give a better understanding of such works through visual analyses. We hope this column will prove to Emperor Huizong created “Auspicious Cranes” to commemorate a real gathering of cranes above his palace in 1112. Despite be a valuable guide in exploring the his inadequacy as a ruler, the emperor is remembered as a great artist and an important patron of Chinese arts. fabulous, yet mysterious world of great Chinese paintings.

瑞鹤图 (Rùihè Tú) Auspicious Cranes

hao Ji (1082-1135), the eighth In the 138.2 x 51 cm, ink and color on emperor of the Song Dynasty silk handscroll, Emperor Huizong paint- (960-1279) is generally credited ed 20 white cranes against an azure sky as the artist behind “Ruihe Tu,” above gates bathed in magical clouds. Z Artist: Zhao Ji(1082-1135) The subject matter and architectural or “Auspicious Cranes,” a legendary mas- Year: Northern Song Dynasty (960- composition make this a textbook ex- terpiece of traditional Chinese brush 1127) ample of Song painting. painting. Type: Ink and color on silk “Colors and patterns harmonize with According to art historians, the Song Dimensions: 138.2 cm × 51 cm such wondrous, elegant decorum that Dynasty represents a critical chapter in Location: Liaoning Provincial Mu- the viewer is left wondering how any China’s art history. They believe that the seum in Shenyang Song created what is “Chinese” about artist could conceive such otherworldly Chinese painting, defining its perimeters beauty,” said Sturman. in a manner similar to the Renaissance to the flourishing of Chinese art. Emperor Huizong created this mas- in the West. In his imperial court, Emperor Hu- terpiece to commemorate an event that Indeed, during the so-called “Chinese izong sponsored a great number of happened on the 16th day of the first Renaissance,” Zhao Ji was both a pivotal outstanding artists. He established an month on the lunar calendar in 1112. patron of the arts as well as a rare talent imperial painting academy to promote According to the emperor’s own in- in painting, calligraphy, poetry, music gongbi, or meticulous realism, in tradi- scription and poem on the painting, and architecture. tional Chinese painting. He also created in the evening of that day, “auspicious Zhao was the 11th son of Emperor the so-called “Slender Gold” style of clouds” suddenly formed in masses and Shenzong, a nearly hopeless heir in line calligraphy. descended about the main gate of the to the throne. So, when he was young, he An ardent painter as well, the emperor palace, illuminating it. cared little about state affairs. Instead left behind more than 600 paintings. Then a group of white cranes appeared he was extremely interested in painting, Most of his paintings are realistic works hovering above the palace and two of calligraphy and music. of birds and flowers. them even calmly perched atop the or- As fate would have it, when Zhao’s Noted American art expert Benjamin namented roof ridge. older brother Emperor Zhezong passed Rowland Jr. (1904-1972) once used the Thousands of residents in the capital away heirless, the 11th son came to the term “magic realism” to describe the witnessed this unusually auspicious throne and reigned as Emperor Huizong Huizong style. sight, so the emperor decided to create from 1100 to 1126. He explained that “Huizong’s precise, a painting and compose a poem to mark As a ruler, Emperor Huizong was realistic recording of the surface texture this event. deemed a failure and widely blamed of natural objects was simply the result Since then, many Ch inese scholars and for the collapse of the Northern Song of his desire to record with loving care artists have called “Auspicious Cranes” Dynasty (960-1127) under the invasion the little things that filled his days with a “divine gem” in the treasure house of “Listening to the Qin” shows of Jurchen forces, though the Southern pleasure.” traditional Chinese paintings. Emperor Huizong, dressed in a black Song Dynasty (1127-1279), with its capi- But among all the paintings attributed Today, this treasured painting is in robe, playing the guqin, a Chinese tal in today’s Hangzhou, in east China’s to the Northern Song emperor, “none is the collection of the Liaoning Provin- musical instrument, under a pine tree Zhejiang Prov ince, extended the Dy nasty so enchanting as the short handscroll cial Museum in Shenyang, capital of the while two officials listen. Besides for another 153 years. entitled ‘Auspicious Cranes,’” according province, in northeastern China and painting, Zhao also made great Though the emperor himself died dis- to Peter C. Sturman, another American about 800 kilometers south of the loca- achievements in calligraphy, music, gracefully as a prisoner at the age of 53, specialist in the study of Chinese paint- tion where the artist emperor died in poetry and even porcelain making. he is remembered as a great contributor ing and calligraphy. disgrace and captivity in 1135.