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Unironically, 3 Chinese art students documented the process of them covering the graffiti over two walls in East London's Brick Lane with the CPC's core ideology of socialism: "Prosperity, democracy, civilization, harmony; freedom, equality, justice, the rule of law...🧵 
...patriotism, dedication, integrity, friendliness." (富强、民主、文明、和谐；自由、平等、公正、法治；爱国、敬业、诚信、友善)
One of the students deleted all his posts and changed his ID and profile pic on XHS, after it being flooded with condemnation today. 2/4
One of the students deleted all his posts and changed his ID and profile pic on XHS, after it being flooded with condemnation today. 2/4
Some called it out for disrespecting the works being covered, including a piece of graffiti work that was left as a tribute to the late street artist Marty, some discussed the roots of graffiti — to challenge those in power, not to celebrate — and some say they would... 3/4
... report to the student's alma mater Royal College of Art.
It reminds me of my Bachelor's disso that analyzed how Chinese students reacted to the U.K's multiculturalism policy.
It's easier to dissect a group's deeply embedded ideology when they're in a different society. 4/4
It reminds me of my Bachelor's disso that analyzed how Chinese students reacted to the U.K's multiculturalism policy.
It's easier to dissect a group's deeply embedded ideology when they're in a different society. 4/4
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