At the beginning of the 20th century, a number of "surrealist masters" emerged in Spain, and Dalí, Miró, Picasso and other artistic masters left valuable artistic and spiritual wealth for the world. Architect Gaudí took the tension of Spanish design to the extreme. The Spaniards injected the enthusiasm and imagination of the people of the Mediterranean region into modern design, injected humanity into the modern pragmatic design of industrial society, and boldly used various organic forms.
Few people know that in the urban jungle of Shanghai, which is composed of towering skyscrapers, classical European-style buildings and Shikumen alleys, there are many Spanish-style buildings hidden. From Duolun Road and the Bund in Hongkou District to Hengfu Historical and Cultural Landscape District in Xuhui District, Spanish-style historical buildings are unique memories of Shanghai's century-old historical and cultural heritage.
In order to continuously enhance cultural consensus between China and Spain, deepen cultural and artistic cooperation, and promote cultural exchanges between the two countries, following the successful cooperation in the first year, the second session of Spain to You will create a Spanish inspiration space that condenses urban characteristics, displays cultural essence, and integrates Chinese and foreign art with the theme of "Exploring the Beauty of the City and Discovering the Spanish Imprint" in the old Shikumen of "Lane 8 of the Present Tide" located in Hongkou.
Artwork installations based on the cue of "Spanish architecture", Spain to You for Tapas at a well-known Spanish restaurant in Shanghai, works of art by many contemporary artists in Spain, an immersive experience of script creation based on Spanish film tycoon Antonio Ramos, a special edition performance in a gallery by flamenco girls, and a "Spanish Cigarette Paper Shop" full of original Spanish products, Spanish inspiration will continue to "create a sense of Spanish atmosphere" , create a full range of Spanish multi-sensory experiences in Lane 8.
Unlike in the past, Spanish inspiration takes place in a dynamic way. Since January 8, young artists and art creators from all over the country have delivered works inspired by Spanish architecture to the "Place of Inspiration (Building 5, Lane 8 of the Present Tide)", and in the following two months, together with Caelis Gallery and HuellArt Art Living Room, a number of Spanish contemporary artists have created a constantly changing and rich art space constructed by multiple perceptions.
Since 15 January, Caelis Gallery has brought two contemporary artists, Xavi Carbonell and August Vilella, to their own unique perspectives, each bringing to life the Spanish side, injecting more imagination and vitality into the place where inspiration takes place. From February 12, Carlos Morell Orlandis, co-founder of HuellArt, a well-known Spanish artist in China and honorary professor of the Shanghai Institute of Visual Arts, will not only integrate his own Abstract Symphony abstract symphony into the place of Spanish inspiration, but also select 6 best painters from the "Spanish Inspiration Artists" participating in the Spanish Inspiration Shanghai Art Competition. Combined with the concept of the place where the Spanish inspiration took place, a painting entitled "Spain? inspiration? Shanghai" as the theme of the painting, and this work to the Angel Baby Public Welfare Fund for joint donation. "Abstract Symphony" presents its "Constellations" and "Clouds" series of oil paintings. With a warm natural perspective, combined with the narrative method of oriental blank space, it evokes the imagination of the viewer and goes to a symphony of intertwined colors.
On January 15th, Ms. Carmen Fontes, Consul General of Spain in Shanghai, Mr. Juan Jose Zaballa, Economic and Commercial Counsellor of Spain in Shanghai, and Ms. Liang Meifen, Senior Managing Director of Chongbang Group, were invited to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Spanish inspiration. Ms. Qu Lengyuan, General Manager of NoeChina, initiator of the Spain2U project, presided over the opening ceremony. The Spanish inspiration was officially launched in the presence of several scholars, artists, entrepreneurs and media representatives from both Spain and China.
At the beginning of the new year, from now until February 27, you are welcome to approach the Spanish inspiration site of Building 5, Lane 8, Imcochir" to "explore the beauty of the city and discover the Spanish imprint".
Immersive Treasure Hunt Script Experience Traveling Time Travel in "Lane 8 of the Tide" Dream Back to 1920
The Hongkou Grand Theatre, as the first cinema in Shanghai, was built by Antonio Ramos, one of the pioneers of Spanish cinema and one of the pioneers of Chinese cinema.
Now, in Lane 8 of the present tide opposite the former site of the Hongkou Grand Theater, a mysterious immersive journey has begun. Dream back to the past, compete in brain power, look for clues, and fight together. This is a large-scale immersive scavenger hunt script experience game "Dream Back to 1920" based on the Spanish film tycoon Ramos, which combines the past and present dynasties of the 8th Lane of the Present Tide and Spain2U, aimed at the young people of Generation Z, who love to play and love socializing, and based on the Spanish film tycoon Ramos.
Different from the strong game directivity of traditional immersive games, this "Dream Back 1920" does not restrict the player's action line and mission direction, improves the player's freedom of activity in the scene, and enhances the rich and challenging sense of game experience.
Through npc role playing, create an immersive cultural and artistic experience venue, the scene is no longer just a prop, everything becomes real and tangible, allowing players to immerse themselves in and feel the culture of Shanghai Lane, and enhance the regional humanistic atmosphere.
Traveling back in time to Shanghai's Old Street Lane in 1920, the event features the entire 8th Lane of the Present Tide as an immersive scene, where players will find clues and receive high rewards by completing quests in the 120 minutes of the age- In the 360-degree experience, there is also the opportunity to taste Spanish ham and mulled wine, and it is simply too much fun to play with NPCs.
Discover the beauty of Shanghai city and inherit the Culture of Shanghai. From now until February 27 every weekend and holiday, you are welcome to approach Building 5, Lane 8, Jinchao, immerse yourself in the old Shanghai Shikumen building, learn about its past and present dynasties in the game, and also combine the relevant elements and culture of Spain to enjoy a feast of cultural integration.
Author: He Yi
Editor: Liu Liyuan
Editor-in-Charge: He Yi
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