What’s affordable at Affordable Art Fair?

“Daddy, what is affordable?” asked Pangzi. “Good question,” I reasoned. “These days nothing is really affordable.” “I mean, what is the meaning of affordable?” “Oh, that…” The concept of money is not something that comes easily to a six-year-old. A perfect place to learn is the Affordable Art Fair where he could see for himself. …

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Identity crisis at Italian Centre Shanghai?

I don’t know what to make of the Italian Centre Shanghai that Pangzi has visited this fall. For the ticket money, you would’ve expected at least free pizza. But some eatery the Italian Centre Shanghai certainly isn’t. As a museum, it offers enough of a glimpse into the Italian lifestyle and people through its art, …

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