Matteo Damiani
You can (illegally) buy designer drugs, such as the extremely dangerous Crystal Meth or Flakka, known also as Alpha PVP (alpha-Pyrrolidinopentiophenone) on some Chinese e-commerce … Read more
Old photographs of China: From Imperial Times to the Republic One hundred years of Chinese history condensed in 75 amazing pictures recently restored. The collection … Read more
Uncover the Surprises of Dianchi Lake Exploring the area around Dianchi Lake: abandoned hotels, rocky mountains, caves, parks, and vast meadows in bloom. Exploring the … Read more
Baron Roman Ungern von Sternberg (Roman Fedorovich Ungern von Shternberg), also known by the epithet Mad Baron (or Black Baron; January 22, 1886, September 15, … Read more
Chinese folklore: monsters, ghosts and demons of the traditional Chinese culture Creatures of Chinese folklore. The five- thousand-year Chinese culture, over the centuries, has produced … Read more
These photographs of the Sino-Vietnamese War, taken in early 1979, depict mostly Chinese soldiers. Related articles: The brutality of the Vietnam War in the pictures … Read more
How the Cultural Revolution Targeted Confucian Symbols The Tomb of Hai Rui in Haikou on Hainan Island was destroyed during the Cultural Revolution by gangs … Read more
In 2001 in Beijing we interviewed a young Jia Zhangke.
In late 90s and early 00s most of the sixth generation of Chinese directors movies were forbidden in China. He is generally regarded as a leading figure of the “Sixth Generation” movement of Chinese cinema.
China has its official UFO Research Organization investigating UFO activities in the country. In 2009 we interviewed Zhou Xiaoqiang, Secretary of Beijing UFO Research Organization. … Read more
The story of mapmaking in China stretches back to ancient times, with its roots deeply entrenched in the country’s rich history. During the earliest periods, … Read more
Young Snooker Players in Chenggong, Kunming, Yunnan, South-West China. Snooker, a billiards-based cue sport, is one of the most popular games in the world, and … Read more
Standing on the beach with a Nikon in my hand …
Few images from an abandoned harbour in Gulangyu, Xiamen, Fujian.
Related articles: the architecure of Gulangyu, 40+ Xiamen pictures, Nanputuo Temple, Xiamen
topics: Gulangyu images, gulangyu xiamen,xiamen bay
Photos: Matteo Damiani
Back in 2001, a group of musicians – Matteo Damiani, Daisuke Tanaka, Massimiliano Carponi, and Xiao Ou (AK47) – who shared a love for psychedelic music, got together in a small studio in Beijing. They decided to have an impromptu jam session, which was recorded by Dominique Musorrafiti, an experimental videographer. At the time, the band didn’t have a name, but their music spoke for itself. They recorded two songs during that session – “Beijing 01” and “Chico de la noche”. The accompanying video for “Beijing 01” was shot during a significant time in Beijing’s history, as the city was undergoing significant social, economic and cultural changes. The recording studio where they jammed was located in an area that was due to be demolished as part of the redevelopment that was happening in the city.
Images of The Flying Tigers The Flying Tigers, officially known as the American Volunteer Group (AVG), were a crucial yet temporary aerial combat unit during … Read more