China Landscape

This book studies 72 works from 55 Chinese artists, collecting biographical information alongside interpretative essays, historical details and information on both literature and art policies.

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Taikang Space is one of the most
important non-profit art institutions in China. Based in Beijing, they
focus on contemporary art and photography. Building off of their 2019
exhibition China Landscape: Selections from the Taikang Collection,
this book studies 72 works from 55 Chinese artists. Following the
structure of the exhibition - formulated by its curator, Tang Xin -
China Landscape collects interpretative essays, historical details and
information on Chinese literature and art policies, alongside
biographical introductions to each artist.


The China Landscape
exhibition demonstrates how Chinese cultural policies have developed in
line with art trends since 1942. From Xu Bing's 'New English
Calligraphy' series to Liu Xiaodong's early portraits of friends and
family, this book serves as a key introduction to some of China's finest
artists, and their place within contemporary socio-political context.
Other featured artists include: Wu Zuoren, Liu Wei [Wei Li], Yang
Jiechang, Xie Molin, Wu Dayu, Zhang Peili, Sui Jianguo.