[Ad] Chinese Whispers by Now&Them - a co-creation exhibition

Storytelling brings imagination and collaboration alive. It has been happening since the beginning of time across all cultures and age groups. Even now, we live our lives in terms of the stories we tell and the stories we listen to. Titled “Chinese Whispers”, this year’s event features collaborations between visual artists and writers, revolving aroundthe theme of storytelling. It will be held at the Xujiahui BaseCo, a creative space that helps create and foster communities of people, from June 18 to 22.

This collaborative exhibition promotes creative thinking across different industries, professions and disciplines.

“Stories can conquer fear, you know. They can make the heart bigger.” – Ben Okri.

The writers were tasked to continue on from the chapter before them and write the next part of the story to express their own individual style, while keeping the overall plot in mind. Each one was then passed onto hand-picked visualizers who will create their own interpretation of each chapter. A curated mix of people across all industries including a playwright, architect, rock musician, children’s book author, art collector, barista…and even a comic book superhero will be featured. 40 people, 15 different countries, 27 professional occupations.

All proceeds from ‘Chinese Whispers’ will go towards the Library Project by Heart to Heart, providing support to children from low-income families in rural China. This is a direct and meaningful way to make a real impact. Held in Xujiahui base CO, it will be open to the public to enjoy from 18-22 June.

About The Talents:

Jez Smith

Photographer Jez Smith is one of the industry’s most sought after professionals, highly regarded for his fashion editorial, advertising, and celebrity portraiture work.

Kelly Wang

Kelly Wang is chief editor and publisher of several magazines, internationally renowned producer of cross- media projects, museum supporter and an art collector.

Super Nature

SUPER NATURE is a multi-discipline design studio, specializing in interactive design, visual communication & media technology.

Calvin Tsao

Calvin Tsao is a recognized and leading voice in contemporary architecture whose work draws from a lively engagement with a variety of art forms.

Jayson Atienza

Previously the Creative Director of NIKE at Wieden + Kennedy Shanghai,Jayson has since moved onto pursue his artistic pursuits full-time.

Sam Chong

Nominated as one of the finalists in Young Lions China in 2015 and widely known for his dancing and street style, Sam is a graphics designer specializing in illustration.

Event Date & Opening Hours: 

18 - 22 June 2016

9am – 6pm

Free Entrance

Venue:

Xujiahui baseCO

21st Floor,45 Caoxi North Road, Shanghai

About Now&Them

Now&Them is a non-profit platform that promotes the importance of creativity in society. Created by Paper Stone Scissors, it supports the notion that creative thinking has the potential to change our world. Through a series of events, we aim to stimulate ideas, increase awareness and engage discussion.

For enquiries and more information, please contact:

info@nowandthem.cn

Check out the website www.nowandthem.cn for more information and a full list of exhibitors.