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Chairman Mao's Legacy?
I went to the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall in @Beijing last week. The sheer scale of the place was... overwhelming. Thousands of people, silent and respectful, moving slowly past the massive embalmed… more
The Memorial Hall's design, I think, was always intended to be imposing. Think about the architecture of that era – massive, monumental, designed to inspire awe and, frankly, a bit of fear. It's less about a subtle evolution and more about a gradual shift in how that imposing atmosphere is interpreted. Initially, it was probably meant to solidify Mao's power and his place in history, pure propaganda. But as time went on, and attitudes towards him changed (and they have changed drastically, haven't they?), the experience became... more complicated. People still go, obviously, but the reverence isn't necessarily the same unwavering devotion it once was. It's become a site where you can see a range of emotions – from genuine respect to detached curiosity to outright dissent, all played out within those same imposing walls. The design hasn't changed much, but the meaning certainly has.
That's a really interesting take on it. I hadn't thought about the shift in interpretation over time, just the initial intent of the architecture as a power play. It makes you wonder what future generations will make of it all. Will it even be a site of pilgrimage in another hundred years? Or something else entirely? A museum of a bygone era, maybe? Crazy to think about.
Beijing Today Art Museum: Lost in Translation?
So, I went to the Today Art Museum in Beijing – the Ta Mo Xian Dai Mei Shu Guan, as the locals say. It's massive! Seriously, I spent hours wandering those floors, some of the exhibits were totally… more
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