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Tradition and Innovation: The Human Figure in Contemporary Chinese Art
This exhibition of contemporary Chinese art from Liu Xiaodong, Su Xinping, Ma Shulin, Chi Peng, Li Xiangqun, Xiang Jing, Geng Xue, and others, challenges our preconceptions of Chinese art. Touching on the human figure, these artists present an exhilarating snapshot of the creativity and artistic expression emanating from the Chinese art scene today.
When:
April 10, 2015 12:00am to July 5, 2015 12:00am
Where
Innovative new work from artists’ studios in Beijing will be on display in the spring. This exhibition of contemporary Chinese art from Liu Xiaodong, Su Xinping, Ma Shulin, Chi Peng, Li Xiangqun, Xiang Jing, Geng Xue, and others, challenges our preconceptions of Chinese art. Touching on the human figure, these artists present an exhilarating snapshot of the creativity and artistic expression emanating from the Chinese art scene today.
April 9, 6–8 p.m.
Reception for Tradition and Innovation: The Human Figure in Contemporary Chinese Art. Refreshments, live music, cash bar.
April 10, 1 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Symposium Tradition and Innovation: The Figure in Chinese Contemporary Art. Organized by the Wisconsin China Initiative, Department of Art History, Department of East Asian Languages and Literature, and Chazen Museum of Art, UW–Madison
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Generous support for this exhibition has been provided by the Chazen Museum of Art Council, Dane Arts, the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts and the Brittingham Fund.
Cost:
Open to the public
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