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Recap: Meet the Artist: Lin Tianmiao, 1.12.21
Jan 13, 2021
China Institute’s “Meet the Artist” Series brings contemporary Chinese artists in conversation with leading art experts about their work, process, and perspectives. Lin Tianmiao, perhaps China’s most famous woman artist, and art writer Barbara Pollock discuss Lin’s new post-feminist work and the rapid rise of large-scale public art projects in China. Lin, who is best […]
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Recap: Meet the Artist: Liu Xiaodong, 11.24.20
Nov 25, 2020
China Institute’s “Meet the Artist” Series brings contemporary Chinese artists in conversation with leading art experts about their work, process, and perspectives. What is the role of art in society? Do artists have social responsibility? What does it mean to be a global artist? Liu Xiaodong (LX), a super star in contemporary Chinese art, answered […]
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Meet the Artist: Liu Xiaodong — China’s leading Neo-Realist talks art, global issues and the human experience
Nov 24, 2020
What is the role of art in society? Do artists have social responsibility? What does it mean to be a global artist? On November 24, Liu Xiaodong, a super star in contemporary Chinese art, will answer these questions and more. In conversation with art journalist Barbara Pollack, Liu will share four projects—depicting his hometown in […]
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Meet the Artist: Studio Visit and Conversation with Artist Wang Qingsong
Oct 7, 2020
Wang Qingsong is widely considered to be one of Asia’s most important photographic artists, whose large-format photographs address China’s rapidly changing society. Join us for an online tour of Wang’s recent exhibition, “On the Field of Hope,” at Tang Contemporary, Beijing, followed by an insider’s visit to his Beijing studio. Wang, who trained as a […]
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Recap: Meet the Artist: Chen Dongfan, 7.22.20
Jul 22, 2020
On July 22, China Institute presented its next installment in our “Meet the Artist” series of public programs, this episode with artist Chen Dongfan and art historian Xin Wang. Chen Dongfan believes mythology still looms large in China’s collective imagination. The Wuhan hospitals built with lightning speed to address the coronavirus, for example, were named […]
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