Jiang Jun, editor-in-chief of Urban China, is responsible for introducing me to the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts, and making it possible to come and teach here. Since my arrival here in Guangzhou he’s been on a crazy traveling schedule, giving lectures in Cambodja, Vietnam, Thailand and Australia. Yesterday finally, there was time to meet for an impromptu lunch, before he leaves for Finland next week. At my request Jun pointed out some interesting locations to visit in Guangzhou, and also told me a little about the history of the original East gates and West gates, and how the current layout of the city relates to the older mapping. I hope to dive deeper into these stories, and report back about my findings on this blog in the coming months.
Another story that I’m very curious to pursue is that or the urban villages in the north of the city that are populated by a mix of many African traders and local Cantonese. Watch this space!

Tags: friends in china, Guangzhou

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