On The Art Activities In The White Night Bar In Chengdu

Bar is a product of modernization in China.The development of bar is not only related to the urban structure,but also related to the living habits of urban residents.As a typical urban bar,White Night Bar is the residence of cultural elites and the entertainment space of citizens.In this space,various activities have been held,which makes art go out of the circle of cultural elites and enter the life of citizens.Art activity is not only a communication but also an aesthetic activity.Both of its social characteristics and artistic characteristics play roles in maintaining the power between various groups.The first chapter introduces the background of the White Night Bar.The White Night Bar is a consumption space and an art space.With the change of the owner’s identity,the spatial layout,style and space property of the White Night Bar have changed.The second chapter regards the art activities as a kind of communication.By comparing the changes of art activities,we can see that art activities is important to the public and elites.The third chapter researches the relationship among cultural elites,the public and planners in the White Night Bar.The White Night Bar has different significance to each participant and they take what they need.They have nice will to give art activities a better future.Finally,the unique operation mode has been formed;The fourth chapter advances the art activities in different contexts.Through art activities,we can investigate how art activities affect urban.As the same time,we can explores the emotional pursuit and life purport of cultural elites.