Performance Art in China takes as its subject one of the most dynamic and controversial areas of experimental art practice in China. In his comprehensive study, … Read more
The constant rush of modern life is the archenemy of one’s sex life. The meaning of sex has been reduced to something of a fast … Read more
As an art historian looking at the works of He Sen, I have been drawn in by the polished technique, sophisticated perspective, and sharp sensitivity … Read more
Zhu Xian: How time flies! Ten years passed in a flash. I remember asking you at the end of 1986 when you were about to … Read more
The academic contention about the problem of ink and wash which has gone on for almost a century and the unceasing innovation of ink and … Read more
At the beginning of the century, setting out from different levels, fields, and points of departure, several young artists moved towards a common space for … Read more
Fang Qiwei’s “Time in Motion” series spliced different time slices into a single image to show the passage of time. He shot some photographs mainly … Read more
Classical sculptures revisited by Li Hongbo, a Beijing artist who uses mixed styles to bring to life these magical moving statues.
Sculptures are made of thousands of layers of paper and glue. via io9
Nude art in China Artistic nude and human body model was introduced in China about a century ago by Chinese students who studied abroad and … Read more
Over the last two decades, new ink painting has been the integral part of Chinese contemporary art movement/scene, and with the development of societal/economical climate … Read more
Dexuan Zhang, a 66-year-old man from Chengdu, creates portraits of people using human hair and wires. Zhang reported hair diameter of young people generally is … Read more
Standards are subjective and man-made. But what do we mean by “standards”? A standard is simultaneously a fixed measure, something deemed proper and acceptable, or … Read more
“Experimental ink and wash” has already a fairly long history. Professor at Beijing University, Tutor of Doctor’s Degree Candidates, Art Critic As a new cultural … Read more
Rules of the Game in Experimental Ink and Wash. I. Striving for the Independent Academic Status of Ink and WashThe Starting point of experimental ink … Read more
