What a shame! The Nut, the art warehouse loft that so generously helped us host our Halloween party this year, will soon be no more. But it's not the only thing on its block to go - apparently the entire 1147 Kangding Lu converted factory space, of which it was a part of, is set to be demolished and turned into... well, something that's not quite as artsy. more ›

Sometimes dubbed the Moganshan Lu of 15 years ago, the artists' enclave at 696 Weihai Lu, despite its central Shanghai location, has been pulsing under the radar for much of the past three years. Originally an opium den that was later turned into a factory, 696 Weihai is now home to around 40 residents, most of them artists and designers who have taken advantage of the the location and vibe to set up their studios and workspaces there. more ›