Xu Zhen—the brand

The Chinese artist Xu Zhen has transformed the 320 sq. m space of his MadeIn Companys gallery in Shanghais West Bund into the Xu Zhen Store. Billed as the worlds first one-of-a-kind artwork store, it offered clothing, sunglasses, toys and furniture ranging from swastika panda dolls ($50) to sofas ($900). Naturally, the retail emporium was also decorated with Xus own works (until 12 December). The artist's website says (rather cryptically): "The store will redefine the cultural needs in the glob