Shanghai Tang Teams Up With Artist Simon Birch

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Shanghai Tang has teamed up with the internationally renowned artist Simon Birch who is currently displaying his latest project in Hong Kong.

Birch’s vast exhibition, dubbed Hope & Glory, has brought together over 100 artists, designers, musicians, film-makers, photographers, actors, gaming wizards, and architects, from Hong Kong and abroad to create an extensive multimedia circus.

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Among Birch’s collaborators are artist Stanley Wong, photographer Wing Shya, British rock band UNKLE, film-maker Eric Hu, designer Douglas Young, architect Paul Kember, actor Daniel Wu, and Beijing-based artist Cang Xin.

In line with the Hope & Glory exhibition, Birch has also designed a specially tailored window that is on display at Shanghai Tang’s Hong Kong and Kowloon flagship stores. Furthermore this creation will be incorporated into the exhibition closing event on May 29th.

Individual outfits will also be created using Shanghai Tang’s seasonal fabric and worn by Hong Kong socialites for the grand finale.

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