Shanghai and New York:Mid-Century Urban Avant-Gardes

This article examines the cultural and architectural exchanges between Shanghai and New York in the mid-20^(th) century and their iconic roles as avant-garde global capitals.It considers the cultural and architectural free-thinkers and the groundbreaking movements they led,as well as their influence on the character and identity of both cities.Art Deco was the emblematic symbol of these modern forces.The article analyses the new technologies and theatrical perspective,the performative and spectacular qualities of Art Deco as the signature styles and cultural heritage of both cities.

又一届群众化国际范儿的“哈夏”音乐会响彻Music City—Harbin

哈尔滨,女真语译为天鹅。这座年轻的城市在这个天鹅栖息地上建立起来。从建成那一刻起,就有音乐伴随着这座城市一起成长。他是我国接触欧洲古典音乐最早的城市。中国多项与音乐文化相关的'第一'就此产生:第一架钢琴运抵哈尔滨;第一场交响音乐会在哈奏响;第一所音乐学校在哈建成;第一支交响乐团在哈成立……这座城市对音乐的热爱与坚持,有了世界认可的称号——Music City。哈尔滨曾举办过的音乐会难以数计,从1961年开始举办的'哈尔滨之夏'音乐会则走过了半个世纪仍长兴不衰。