Chinese Contemporary art

What is Chinese contemporary art?

Chinese Contemporary Art is marked by a wide range of styles and experimental approaches. In the 1980s, avant-garde exhibitions were often shut down by government officials. The 1990s saw the rise of political pop and cynical realism, while China's One-Child Policy influenced artists to explore the individual as a subject matter.
Glass Vase

Weiwei Ai

Glass Vase, 2023

Sculpture / Object

Glass

GBP 4,000 - 7,000

Artist's Hand

Weiwei Ai

Artist's Hand, 2017

Sculpture / Object

Resin

GBP 6,900

The Three Musketeers

Yue Minjun

The Three Musketeers, 2019-2022

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

USD 2,300

Paysage au Soleil

Zao Wou-Ki

Paysage au Soleil, 1950

Limited Edition Print

Etching

Currently Not Available

Identity Portrait

Zhang Xiaogang

Identity Portrait, 2003

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 1,650

Untitled (Agerup 243)

Zao Wou-Ki

Untitled (Agerup 243), 1973

Limited Edition Print

Aquatint

EUR 5,400

River Crabs (from Papercut Portfolio)

Weiwei Ai

River Crabs (from Papercut Portfolio), 2019

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

USD 4,300

Untitled (Coca Cola Panda)

Zhao Bo

Untitled (Coca Cola Panda)

Painting

Oil on canvas

USD 6,000

Big family

Zhang Xiaogang

Big family, 2006

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 10,500

Untitled (Smile-ism No. 9)

Yue Minjun

Untitled (Smile-ism No. 9), 2006

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 3,750

Sitting Man, from Mask Series

Zeng Fanzhi

Sitting Man, from Mask Series, 2006

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 5,990

Chinese Shanshui Tattoo

Huang Yan

Chinese Shanshui Tattoo, 1999

Photography

Photograph

EUR 3,670

Yin Kun

Private Listing

Painting

Green dog

Zhou Chunya

Green dog, 2006

Limited Edition Print

Silkscreen

Currently Not Available

Hide in the city n 37

Liu Bolin

Hide in the city n 37, 2007

Photography

Photograph

EUR 15,400

Happy Soldier

Shen Jingdong

Happy Soldier , 2011

Painting

Oil on canvas

USD 43,700

Constructivism

Constructivism is an architectural and artistic philosophy of Russian origin that emerged as a rejection of the idea of autonomous art. The movement advocated for art to serve practical social purposes. Since its inception in 1919, Constructivism has evolved and significantly impacted 20th-century art movements, influencing major trends such as De Stijl and Bauhaus.

Multimedia

Multimedia refers to an art technique that combines multiple forms of media, such as visual, audio, and digital elements, into a single composition. This is different from mixed media, which involves combining various traditional art materials within one artwork. Multimedia art often integrates technology, like video, sound, or interactive components, allowing artists to create dynamic and immersive experiences. Artists may develop new personal techniques by blending these diverse media, contributing to their unique artistic style.

Shock Art

Shock Art is an art movement that uses disturbing images, scents, or sounds to provoke a strong, often shocked, reaction from viewers. It is often regarded as a form of social commentary, with critics and supporters debating whether its impact is positive or negative. Shock Art frequently employs taboo, obscene, or outrageous elements to challenge societal norms and provoke critical thought.

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