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If you are a fan of seafood, you must try the **Shrimp with Lobster Sauce**. This dish features juicy shrimp cooked in a rich and savory lobster sauce. The shrimp are perfectly cooked and the sauce adds a depth of flavor that will leave you wanting more.
Magical metropolis event space
School of Art, Birmingham City University, Nov 23–24, 2023
Deadline: Mar 31, 2023
Lauren Walden , Birmingham City University UK
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The 16th Annual Conference, the Centre for Chinese Visual Arts, Birmingham City University
Magical Metropolis: the Shanghai Surreal
For the first time, the CCVA annual conference instrumentalises a specific cityscape to provoke discussions, debates, and new understandings in a transdisciplinary context. This year, we focus on Shanghai, popularly known as modu (magical metropolis) today.
Following the First Opium War (1839-42), Shanghai involuntarily opened to European trade whilst certain areas were forcibly rented by imperial powers under an unjust semi-colonial system of concessions. The city rapidly developed into one of Asia’s thriving treaty ports, a cosmopolitan metropolis which became the Chinese art world’s nucleus amidst the Republican era (1911-1949). During the 1930s, Surrealism entered Shanghai through returnee study-abroad students who encountered the movement in France and Japan. Disseminated through a nexus of copious periodicals, manhua, exhibitions, artist’s studios, and art collectives such as the Storm Society (juelanshe), Surrealism was concentrated in the city’s former French and international concessions, purveying a repertoire of distorted nudes, oneiric cityscapes, and political dystopia. The Shanghai Surreal can also be characterised across performing arts, architecture, cinema, animation, urban transformations, and everyday life. Indeed, Parisian Surrealists praised Hollywood films such as The Shanghai Gesture (1941) which propagated a distinctly orientalist urban mythology, counter to their Chinese peers.
Under Mao, Shanghai became a surreal palimpsest, architectural vestiges of its capitalist past threatened socialist modernity. Imperial urban spaces were re-appropriated, resembling a Surrealist dreamscape blending past and present. The city became a hub for poster production and other forms of revolutionary propaganda wherein fantastical imagery distorted reality into an unintentional form of the surreal, a reconciliation of ‘the real and the imagined’ (Breton: 1924). Model Operas (Yangban xi), which commingled communist ideals with traditional theatre, were performed for the very first time in Shanghai at a 1964 festival. Moreover, the Shanghai Animation Studio, founded in 1957, produced Havoc in Heaven (1961) which utilised metaphysical elements of Daoist folklore to advocate a Communist message.
After the Reform and Opening Up (1978), the Third (and first international-facing) Shanghai Biennial in 2000 ‘legitimised’ Chinese avant-garde art in a state-owned institution (Wu 2019). The exhibition included the display of Surrealistic artwork. Once again, Shanghai became a global centre for contemporary art, catalysing an art museum boom and international exchange. In this respect, Berghuis (2007) argued that a ‘New Shanghai Surreal’ can ‘overcome the past conditions of socialist-realism as well as the present-day vehement conditions of pure capitalism’, invoking Surrealism’s dialectical reconciliation of opposing forces (Breton 1929). Most recently, during Spring 2022, the government’s ‘Zero-Covid Policy’ (Qingling zhengce), locked down Shanghai’s 25 million inhabitants for two months. This irrational, surreal experience of everyday life prompted direct responses and protests from artists and other creative professionals.
From the Republican era to the present day, The Shanghai Surreal reflects the city’s moniker modu, a simultaneously magical yet intoxicating city where East vs West, tradition vs modernity and, more recently socialism and capitalism coexist. We welcome art-historical studies of Shanghainese Surrealism alongside broader, multidisciplinary conceptions of Shanghai as a ‘Surreal City’. Possible perspectives include but are not limited to:
- Surrealist references or strategies amongst Shanghai related artists/groupings/exhibitions.
- Surreality in Shanghainese periodicals, manhua and visual culture.
- Shanghai’s urban transformations and architecture.
- The Shanghai Surreal in film, animation, and theatrical forms.
- Surreal visualities and testimonies of Shanghai covid lockdowns.
Please submit one document containing 1) an abstract of up to 300 words; 2) a 100-word biography, contact information and any institutional affiliation by 31st March 2023 to Dr. Lauren Walden (lauren.waldenbcu.ac.uk) and ccvabcu.ac.uk. Applications from all career stages and postgraduate students are most welcome. Following the conference, selected papers will be invited for publication in the Journal of Contemporary Chinese Art indexed by Scopus. Please kindly note this is an in-person only event.
Reference:
CFP: Magical Metropolis: the Shanghai Surreal (Birmingham, 23-24 Nov 23). In: ArtHist.net, Jan 31, 2023 (accessed Oct 23, 2023), .
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Another standout dish at Magic Wok is their *General Tso's Chicken*. This popular dish is made with crispy chicken pieces coated in a tangy and slightly sweet sauce. The chicken is cooked to perfection, with a crispy exterior and tender interior. For those who prefer a vegetarian option, the **Mapo Tofu** is a must-try. This dish features silky tofu cooked in a spicy and flavorful sauce, along with minced meat and vegetables. It is a comforting and satisfying dish that is perfect for vegetarians and meat-lovers alike. To accompany your meal, make sure to order a side of their *Egg Fried Rice*. This simple yet delicious dish is made with fluffy rice cooked with eggs and vegetables. It is the perfect accompaniment to any main dish. Overall, Magic Wok in Sunnyvale offers a wide range of delicious dishes that are sure to please any discerning palate. Whether you are a fan of meat, seafood, or vegetarian options, you will find something that you love at this restaurant. So next time you are in the mood for Chinese cuisine, make sure to give Magic Wok a try..
Reviews for "Eating Local: Our Love for Magic Wok in Sunnyvale's Best Dishes"
1. Jane Doe - 2 stars - I was really disappointed with my experience at Magic Wok in Sunnyvale. The food was mediocre at best, lacking any distinct flavor or freshness. The dishes seemed to be lacking in authenticity and were far from the best I've had. The service was also quite slow and inattentive. Overall, I wouldn't recommend this restaurant if you're looking for an authentic and flavorful dining experience.
2. John Smith - 1 star - My experience at Magic Wok in Sunnyvale was far from satisfying. The dishes we ordered were not only lacking in taste but also in portion size. The prices were quite high for the quantity and quality of the food we received. The service was also subpar, with long wait times and unhelpful staff. I definitely won't be returning to this restaurant and would advise others to steer clear as well.
3. Sarah Johnson - 2 stars - I had high expectations for Magic Wok based on the reviews I read, but unfortunately, it was a letdown. The dishes lacked the flavors I was hoping for and felt rather bland. The portion sizes were decent, but the quality of the ingredients didn't meet my expectations. The service was average, nothing too exceptional. Overall, I wouldn't consider this place to have the best dishes in Sunnyvale, and I probably won't be visiting again anytime soon.