Vivienne Tam's Tour of Shanghai

In 1918, Wing On was one of four Nanjing Road department stores that helped define Shanghai as the Paris of the Far East. Now it houses Xian Qiang Fan

The space is located in an enclave of art studios and antique shops in a row of converted warehouses.

The shop represents some of China's best-known contemporary artists.

Throughout its history, the Paramount building has played multiple roles, including traditional ballroom and dance club. Built in 1933, it once hosted

This shop still produces hand-painted pictures that resemble the hand-tinted photographs from the Cultural Revolution.

The exhibition hall displays samples of batik prints dating back to the 1890's.

Vintage clothing abounds at this market.

The store carries a surprising breadth of products: from reproductions of communist-era comic books to artist's backpacks.

The shop stocks a wonderful collection of Shanghai Deco lampshades and accents.

The shop's memorabilia merchandise includes retro vinyl Chairman Mao and Lin Biao buttons.

An up-and-coming gallery and boutique run by three young artists who trained at Qinghua University's Art Academy.