The Corpus Callosum

Liu Bolin is a Beijing-based artist whose work was made famous at last year’s Solo Show at the Galerie Bertin Toublanc in Paris. His most famous exhibit titled “Camouflage” is based on Bolin’s exploration into human nature, showing how people blend into their environments for safety, much like the chameleon in the reptilian kingdom.

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The pollution in China has long been criticized by the public and the media, but it wasn’t until I moved to Beijing that I saw it for myself first hand. It’s something you can bear, but never get used to. You see it, smell it, breathe it, and feel the film of dirt on your skin. The pollution takes a toll on your body, your overall health, and it’s literally impossible to escape. If you want to learn more about just how bad the pollution really is, the following two sources after the jump will surely shed more light on the situation.

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In addition to this amazing timelapse video of the National Day parade created by Dan Chung, here are a few more stunning images that capture China’s organizational brilliance.  Courtesy of XinHua.

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