'Navigating Huaqiangbei' is the document of a personal attempt to make sense of the overwhelming Huaqiangbei electronics markets and is a small part of a long term commitment to the area (2014-2018). The project discusses previous attempts, possible ways to practically research such large topics/areas as well as the role, position and development of art, or 'the artist' in both research and everyday life. <p><p>

Examples include; looking at (diy)tools to understand the ecosystems at play, practicing pseudo-archeology to understand (a phones) life, meandering, reading your environment, making friends and how to developing artistic practices from merely 'taking' (taking pictures, taking inspiration, taking stories) to 'contributing', or ways of giving back to a community both large and small. 

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Photos taken during discussion and presentation at Handshake 302, Baishizhou, Shenzhen. 

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More to come.




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Supported by:<br>
Mondriaan fund NL

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[CREDITS AND THANKS]<br>
this research would not have been possible with out the support of the following amazingly kind and dedicated people:<br>
-Jason Hilgefort<br>
-Mary Ann, offering a platform to present projects, moral and spiritual guidance.<br>
-Ben Oostrum, for taking me bbq and getting me to 'sing' at karaoke (and showing hidden bars).<br>
-Zhu Xiao Shu 朱晓舒 dedicating time, energy and good spirits towards a wacky idea from a stranger (and literally digging in mud) (and Ake for bringing me in contact with her)<br>
-Huang, helping and running a business (and dealing with extremely rude customers).<br>
-33space: sally chen  and william, being tremendously supportive.<br>
-Troublemaker: aravinth, hans and henk kindly offering useful tips, time, space, tools and fun times.<br>
-Chiara Arkesteijn for still supporting me after 6 months of absence...<br>
-Roel roscam abbing, Andre and Nan for initially exploring the markets with.<br>