Introducing CASA di N.V.

For anyone in the fashion, art, PR or media industry, check out this design event by Currie Lee, also founder of Dim Sum of All Things Asian or D-SATA in Nali Patio.

With many European and Chinese involved with the China International Creative Design Week in Beijing, this event hosted at Currie’s 798 studio & boutique CASA di N.V. serves as a platform event for both European (mostly Italian) and local Chinese designers to exchange design concepts.

RSVP required, details below.

Event Details:

BJ Foodies: ‘CARE’ Charity Meal @ SWITCH!

Join BJ Foodies as part of the very first group of addicts to try out the new restaurant project, SWITCH! by Chef Billy Kawaja & his team at Culinary Capers.  Known for catering major events (British Columbia Pavilion at the 2008 Olympics and 5 star dinners on the Great Wall), Culinary Capers will be going all out with live food stations, an open kitchen and giving foodies the chance to interact with the recipes & perhaps even stepping behind to make something yourself!

This month’s BJ Foodies Charity Meal proceeds will be donated to CHINA CARE, an organization dedicated to saving the lives of medically fragile orphaned children in China.

ARUGULA SALAD

Sliced Pears, Fennel, Parmesan sheets, Fresh Cranberries, Candied Walnuts

w/ Toasted Anise Vinaigrette

STATION 2:

MAC & CHEESE TRUFFLES

w/ Marinara Sauce

STATION 3:

DIPPING DUCK

Duck Confit, Caramelized onions, Aged Goat Cheese

w/ Vienna Baguette

STATION 4:

GRILLED PRAWN TACON

Pineapple carrot coleslaw, Cilantro Lime Crema, Hand Guacamole

w/ secret Salsa

STATION 5:

DONUTS IN A BAG

Tossed in Cinnamon Sugars, Mascarpone cream, Apple Sauce, Berry Compote

+ 1 cocktail or grape juice (wine)

“Indulge for a Cause”

Event Details:

• Date: Sunday, September 19, 2010
• Time: 7:30-10:30
• Location: SWITCH!
• Address: 798 Art District, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu #8503
  酒仙桥路4号798 艺术区北京8503

• Cost: RMB 120 includes 1 cocktail or glass of wine
• RSVP: On BJ Foodies Facebook Group Page, click here.

SEP Charity Theme: ‘CARE’

Monumental Ghostly Heights by Bradford Kessler

A good friend of mine and very talented artist, Bradford Kessler currently is hosting his solo Beijing debut exhibition at Da Feng Gallery in 798 from now until September 19.

Inspired by incidents relating to dreaming and escape, his exhibition references themes of conspiracy, movies, drugs, suicide and philosophy displayed in blueprints with bat blood, pretend B-Flick movie posters, and a set of abstract fiberglass sculptures coated in surfwax.

“An underlying thread of his works is the desire to escape humanness and discover what Walt Disney would call a “magic kingdom.” This search of a dream and the suspension of disbelief that supports it are evidence of a generation attempting to define and maintain their eternal youth. Kessler represents a generation of young artists rapidly surfing the internet, unafraid of pioneering new conceptual territories, and willing to dramatically expose themselves in the name of expression and creativity.”

Check out his interview with Time Out Magazine, click here.

Art Exhibition Details:

• Date: Until September 19
• Location: Da Feng Beijing Gallery
• Address: Factory 798 Art Zone, South Area at Dashanzi, 大山子798艺术区南区
• Website: http://www.dafenggallery.com/en/.html
  

Introducting: Wang Du’s Art Exhibition Opening Party

Hosted by Hadrien de Montferrand Gallery, check out the opening party for Wang Du’s “Top Secret – Flying Carpet III“ Art Exhibition on Saturday, August 21 from 3:00PM to 6:00pm.

Wang Du, a Chinese artist living in Paris, has been exhibited widely, including at the Paris National Museum of Modern Art, at the Venice Biennale and at the Hayward Gallery in London. His works are now part of important collections such as the Centre Pompidou.