Wang Guangyi
b. 1957, Harbin, China; lives and works in Beijing
Great Criticism
2009
Serigraph
8.3 x 11.6 in
Edition Size: 200
Wang Guangyi is a central figure of the Political Pop movement and a leader of the New Art Movement, established in the 1980s in China. He is most recognized for the socio-political paintings and prints from the Great Criticism series he begun in 1998. Through his use of Chinese political icons and symbols of Western commercialism, his images respond to the deeply engrained legacy of propaganda experienced in China during the Cultural Revolution. Originally painted in 2005, in this work the artist uses his own name as a substitute for luxury brand names common to his Great Criticism series. By calling attention to the consumer legacy of his own commercial success, Wang provides cheeky commentary on the experience of China’s changing society.
NOTE | This print is issued by Yishu Art Editions and includes a complimentary copy of Yishu: Journal of Contemporary Chinese Art. Launched in 2007, Yishu Art Editions presents limited-edition prints and photographs by some of today’s most important Chinese artists. Each edition is commissioned by and entirely produced for Yishu, offering collectors high-quality artwork while promoting contemporary Chinese art to a wide audience. Yishu: Journal of Contemporary Chinese Art is the first English-language journal to focus on Chinese contemporary art and culture. Since its inauguration in May 2002, Yishu has raised its profile internationally to become one of the most respected journals devoted to contemporary Chinese art.
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b. 1957, Harbin, China; lives and works in Beijing
Great Criticism
2009
Serigraph
8.3 x 11.6 in
Edition Size: 200
Wang Guangyi is a central figure of the Political Pop movement and a leader of the New Art Movement, established in the 1980s in China. He is most recognized for the socio-political paintings and prints from the Great Criticism series he begun in 1998. Through his use of Chinese political icons and symbols of Western commercialism, his images respond to the deeply engrained legacy of propaganda experienced in China during the Cultural Revolution. Originally painted in 2005, in this work the artist uses his own name as a substitute for luxury brand names common to his Great Criticism series. By calling attention to the consumer legacy of his own commercial success, Wang provides cheeky commentary on the experience of China’s changing society.
NOTE | This print is issued by Yishu Art Editions and includes a complimentary copy of Yishu: Journal of Contemporary Chinese Art. Launched in 2007, Yishu Art Editions presents limited-edition prints and photographs by some of today’s most important Chinese artists. Each edition is commissioned by and entirely produced for Yishu, offering collectors high-quality artwork while promoting contemporary Chinese art to a wide audience. Yishu: Journal of Contemporary Chinese Art is the first English-language journal to focus on Chinese contemporary art and culture. Since its inauguration in May 2002, Yishu has raised its profile internationally to become one of the most respected journals devoted to contemporary Chinese art.
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May 12, 2023 @ 08:00am -
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