Social Utopia Paintings were created by North Korean propaganda artists selected by Nick Bonner and Dominic Johnson to depict a futuristic vision of China.
© North Korean propaganda artists
These paintings would present the three architectural landmarks in China which are CC TV headquarters by OMA, Water Cube by Chris Bosse and the Nest Olympic Stadium by Herzog and De Meuron accompanied with Ai Weiwei.
© North Korean propaganda artists
These architectural buildings come to you in paintings as socialist utopias visualizing how the streets and public spaces would look like in the future full of colorful flowers and people smiling.
Anastasia Andreieva is an accomplished Architectural Projects Editor at Arch2O, bringing a unique blend of linguistic expertise and design enthusiasm to the team. Born and raised in Ukraine, she holds a Master’s degree in Languages from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. Her deep passion for architecture and visual storytelling led her to transition from translation and editorial roles into the world of design media. With a keen eye for conceptual clarity and narrative structure, Anastasia curates and presents global architectural projects with precision and flair. She is particularly drawn to parametric and digital design, cultural context, and emerging voices in architecture. When I’m not analyzing the latest architectural trends, you’ll probably find me searching for hidden gems in cityscapes or appreciating the beauty of well-crafted spaces. After all, great design—like great connections—can be found in the most unexpected places. Speaking of connections, because architecture isn’t the only thing that brings people together.