street scene from 798 arts district

this area still has some of the industrial rawness and edginess that caused it to be a draw to artists and art collectives in the first place.  like most art scenes, this area was initially compelling to artists for its huge spaces and low rents.  nobody wanted it until the artists moved in.  of course, now you have big galleries jockying to get in the game.  seems china ain't immune to the gentrification game.