China, New Home for Artists
China, the giant empire of the east, has not only awoken to shake things up in the global market, but has also created a sanctuary for creative minds.
Legions of Western artists have set foot on China for the promise of creativity innovation and work.
“Like the artists’ colony, the country offers challenges, but expatriates here say that the rewards outweigh the hardships. Mr. Rolandi is one of many artists (five are profiled here) who have left the United States and Europe for China, seeking respite from tiny apartments, an insular art world and nagging doubts about whether it’s best to forgo art for a reliable office job. They have discovered a land of vast creative possibility, where scale is virtually limitless and costs are comically low. They can rent airy studios, hire assistants, experiment in costly mediums like bronze and fiberglass.”
Read More From The New York Times
ExpatFinder.com is here for you during your move or while living abroad:
- Compare International Health Insurance in China and get free quotes online.
- Browse Thousands of Serviced Apartments in China.
- Get the best rates when moving money or making regular payments in CNY from Expat Foreign Exchange Companies.
- Find answers to all your questions about moving abroad.
- Search the largest selection of International Schools in China.
Read more tips and advice to help you with life abroad. Join the Expat Communities!
- Join the Network for Expats on Linkedin.com 23,000 expatriate managers & recruiters
- Expats Can Follow Us On Twitter List
Ask us questions, Contact us today
Photo From Jef Aerosol
