On 15 December 2023, HKRI Taikoo Hui partnered with Jean-Michel Basquiat to present the large-scale public art installation "Little Dinosaur with a Crown" (PEZ) at the opening of HKRI Taikoo Hui's "Dare to Vibe" winter season. Ms. Wang Yan, Deputy Director of the Jing'an District Commission of Commerce of Shanghai, Mr. Shi Guipan, Co-General Manager of HKRI Taikoo Hui, and Ms. Ding Ruifang, Co-General Manager of HKRI Taikoo Hui, attended the opening party and lit up the "Little Dinosaur" and 35 classic Basquiat artworks around it to the sound of the "Boom Dragon" drums.
Opening party scene.
"Little Dinosaur with a Crown" breaks out and boldly pays tribute to the legend of art
At HKRI Taikoo Hui North Plaza, the 15-metre-tall installation has attracted a great deal of attention from the very beginning, and in the unconventional scaffolding structure, artist Jean-Michel Basquiat's classic image breaks through and warmly welcomes people into the vivid and bold world of Basquiat's art with a "booming dragon". Wearing the crown and breaking through the shackles, the "little dinosaur" showed its unconventional posture in the center of Shanghai, and greeted the city's eyes freely and fearlessly. As a result, HKRI Taikoo Hui ushered in a grand artistic creation, unfolding the canvas of avant-garde art in the winter season.
Tiny Dinosaur with a Crown" public art installation.
On the night of the opening party, HKRI Taikoo Hui invited guests to wear custom-made "crown hard hats" and co-light up the large-scale public art installation "Little Dinosaur with a Crown" to the rhythmic beat of drums. Around the "Little Dinosaurs", 35 classic works of Basquiat are unveiled in the form of neon light art, presenting an art space where light and shadow flow, creating a bustling urban atmosphere full of vivid colors. There are also a number of surprise interactions throughout the installation: consumers can follow the "paw prints" of the "little dinosaur", step on the interactive mechanism with the pressure-sensitive sign, or press the iconic "crown" button hidden on the high platform to control the sound and lighting changes of the entire installationYou can also walk around the back of the "little dinosaur" and climb the stairs, and get up close and personal with the "little dinosaur" from a different perspective at the height of the installation, and become part of the public art work.
As a talented artist, Basquiat emphasized that art is a naturally formed process;Freedom, mystery, and bravery are the spiritual forces exuded in his works. To this day, his artistic style and the connotation of his works continue to have a profound impact on contemporary artists. Paying homage to the artist with "Little Dinosaur with a Crown", HKRI Taikoo Hui invites every audience to participate freely, imagine and leave behind a collective memory beyond imagination this winter.
Interior of the Little Dinosaur with the Crown installation.
Starting with the "Little Dinosaur with a Crown" public art installation, Basquiat's "footprints" will be spread across HKRI Taikoo Hui Mall from north to south, and 33 of Basquiat's iconic works will be presented to consumers in the form of creative wooden box graffiti. Festive decorations with artist elements decorate the audience, allowing the atmosphere of trendy art to continue to spread in the public space. The Basquiat pop-up store is also on the L1 floor of HKRI Taikoo Hui, bringing collectible limited-edition merchandise to art lovers, and HKRI Taikoo Hui Metropolis members will also have exclusive surprise privileges.
Basquiat pop-up store.
Join hands to create a variety of activities, and art leads the perception of fashion and luxury
Continuing to cultivate the city's culture, the cultural roots of the pioneer of fashion and luxury have been integrated into the operating DNA of HKRI Taikoo Hui. In order to provide consumers with a unique and meaningful shopping experience, HKRI Taikoo Hui has partnered with a number of brands that share the same values in the venue to present exclusive festive events to create a trendy and luxury festive season. On December 24th, Golden Goose will launch a "Paris Night" party, inviting graffiti artists to parachute into the scene to create exclusive items with consumersFor art lovers, you can browse the original art classics in the Basquiat and modern art related books section specially launched by TaschenAt Alice + Olivia by Stacey Bendet and Pop Mart brand, the Basquiat collaboration will also be available in limited quantitiesNIO presents "Matisse's Blossoming Landscape" in the South Garden, where the artist's colorful colors and NIO's design aesthetics meet, and they encounter flowing art windows in the winter gardenAt Cha Mansion, Harrods and Valentino have teamed up to decorate the Valentino Pink PP Christmas tree, which will light up the festive atmosphere from London to Shanghai.
Dare to Vibe is an exclusive festival-limited event.
Diversified art activities will also be staged one after another, unlocking the "Boom Dragon" festival season through all channels. During the holiday season, the "Booming Dragon Stage" at HKRI Taikoo Hui North Plaza and LG1 Atrium will bring flash mob** performances, orchestral, pop and jazz music in turn. HKRI Taikoo Hui Marketplace IP "Dare Mart Dare Mart" Winter Limited Edition will also make a stunning return during the campaign season, with a festival-themed parade covering the entire venue for Christmas, extending the winter luxury season indefinitely. The "Boom Dragon" theme game has been officially launched on the mobile terminal, inviting players to follow the pace of the dinosaurs and start an interesting ** rhythm challenge, the difficulty of the level is escalated step by step, and successful participation in the challenge will have the opportunity to draw exclusive surprise gifts.
The value-added courtesies are in place at the same time, and the anniversary celebration of "Booming Dragon Warm Winter, Celebrating Gifts" is coming as scheduled. During the event, a number of gifts such as full discounts and full gifts will be launched for a limited time, and consumers will have the opportunity to get cash gift certificates or value-added gifts of more than 1,000 yuan. Members of the motorcycle can participate in activities such as doubling points for a limited time, redeeming points, and spending points as money, or donate points to join HKRI Taikoo Hui in charity, and support the education and life of ethnic minority girls in Daliangshan through the Shimmer Girls Special**, and accompany their growth together.
Boom dragon warm winter, salute each other" anniversary celebration activities.
Based on an international perspective, HKRI Taikoo Hui introduces world-class trendy art, placing cutting-edge aesthetic experiences in the heart of Shanghai, and elevating the concept of urban life. In the six years since its opening, HKRI Taikoo Hui has gradually formed a unique space with diversified aesthetic choices, continuously expressing a strong focus on individual values, forming a more vibrant commercial culture, and building a deep connection between people and places, and people and cities. In the future, HKRI Taikoo Hui looks forward to creating a more vibrant luxury commercial culture through the form of artistic empowerment in a commercial space with a sense of value symbiosis, and bringing new commercial impetus to the construction of an international consumption center city.