My Semester Abroad

Local college students — from the Puget Sound area or studying at a Puget Sound university — are traveling the world as part of their studies; several are sending dispatches about discovering their corner of the globe. They welcome your comments and questions.

Editor's note: Thanks to all the students who shared their experiences on traveling and learning. "Semester Abroad" is being discontinued.

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May 01, 2006

Beijing: Art on the run

Posted by Daniel Cairns at 12:13 PM

Yesterday I went with Eric and Elijah to the Dashanzi artist commune here in Beijing. We had been there the day before on a class trip but we felt like we had not gotten chance enough to explore all of the galleries there.

It's a remarkable place. It used to be a giant factory but that went out of business and the land, which was on the edge of town, was purchased very cheaply by artists. Since then it has blossomed into a cool, quirky neighborhood with studios, exhibitions, and even artists' residences all inhabiting the dusty warehouses.

Jennifer Henrichsen
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