Fu Baoshi belongs to a fascinating period of Chinese history that saw continual struggle, widespread devastation, and profound identity loss. As a child, Fu witnessed the collapse of Chinese Imperialism and endured its repercussions. What he saw was factionalism during … Continue reading →

The theme of my exhibition is to explore the different types of cartoons that Feng Zikai created. He was known to categorize his works into three different subjects: satirical, subtle social and political critiques, or purely to evoke a sense … Continue reading →

Zhang Dali is a multimedia conceptual artist who is provoked by the Chinese social and and cultural changes that have occurred since the economic reforms that began in 1979. He is a rebellious soul who participated in the protests in … Continue reading →

Whether it be seeking to evolve itself through modernization, consulting with western culture, or refining politics for the good of the majority, China’s ideological stability had shifted throughout the vast majority of the twentieth century. Modernist artist Pan Yuliang, deemed … Continue reading →

Title: Yu Hong: Expressing Identity in Political Turmoil Yu Hong, “Simple Hands” 190 X 110 acrylic on canvas, 2003. For my exhibition I would like to showcase Yu Hong’s unique ability to represent current political issues in a powerful way. … Continue reading →

  My exhibition will display Zeng Fanzhi’s distinctive Mask Series, produced in the 1990s. In 1991 Zeng graduated from Hubei Institute of Fine Arts, following the upheaval of the Tiananmen Square Massacre in 1989. This was a time of social … Continue reading →

Qi Baishi was an artist that transcended the turmoil of his country and was deeply connected to his Chinese roots.  Qi Baishi did not start his career in art until he was 27, only liking to draw as a child, … Continue reading →

HUNG, CHANG-TAI. Mao’s New World. CORNELL University Press, 2017. This book mentions the Monument to The People’s Heroes many times. There is a chapter dedicated to the monument. The meaning of the monument is described in great detail and its impact … Continue reading →

Zhang Xiaogang is a contemporary Chinese artist who is best known for his surrealist style portraits. Starting from the early 1990’s, the artist painted a series of portraits which were inspired by family photos during the cultural revolution; this critically … Continue reading →