ICC to organize Shanghai Kaleidoscope in May

05 Apr '08

3 min read

Since the early 1990s, Shanghai has been one of the world's fastest-changing cities. In the last ten years, approximately 60% of the old city has been razed and covered with new construction. Thousands of skyscrapers have been erected, a new subway system built, an ultramodern international airport and numerous new bridges and tunnels have been constructed. With 20 million inhabitants, it has become China's largest, most dynamic and globally connected city. This rush to economic power has encouraged the rise of a remarkable cultural life.

“Shanghai, a city with a legendary past, is fast becoming Asia's centre for imaginative art, architecture, and fashion,” said Christopher Phillips, one of the world's leading experts on contemporary Chinese culture. “By exploring the latest directions taken by Shanghai's most creative young talents, the ICC exhibition will bring the extraordinary sights and sounds of contemporary Shanghai to Toronto.”

“Manulife is proud to sponsor Shanghai Kaleidoscope. As a company with our Chinese headquarters in Shanghai, we are struck by the rapid transformation taking place,” said Donald Guloien, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, Manulife Financial. “We are delighted to help bring this important showcase of Shanghai's vibrant culture to the Royal Ontario Museum.”

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