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Category Archives: 798
798, still there, still strong
I find it curious how people take a consistently critical view of this place. And by “people,” I mean the artists and art-related folks I hang out with when in Beijing. THe habit, and its just that, habit, is to … Continue reading
Meeting Huang Rui
In June also managed to cross paths with Huang Rui, founder of the 798 arts district in Beijing and on-again-off-again agitator for freedom of expression in China. As is no doubt often the case when encountering such luminaries, one is … Continue reading
Ai Weiwei released
image The big news has arrived. Here the beginnings of an editorial on the subject. More to come soon, no dout: “Ai Weiwei in Context” On the news of the release of Ai Weiwei we all breathe a sigh of … Continue reading
Posted in 798, Ai Weiwei, politics and Chinese art
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Heiqiao Art District 黑桥艺术区
Our time in Beijing this trip was replete with social engagements. These centered upon Blackbridge ( 黑桥) district, where Zhong Biao’s studio stands as the first installation going back to 2005. Since then, roughly 400 artists have moved into the … Continue reading
Posted in 798, politics and Chinese art, Zhong Biao
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not exactly encouraging news
image here News from China’s contemporary art scene would appear somewhat disappointing, namely that the Ullens Center for Contemporary Art, an art facility with gallery, education center, restaurant, etc. will be handed off to new owners in the coming months. … Continue reading
Project 798: New Art in New China
August, 2010 brings the arrival of a new and quite excellent documentary video by Lucius C Kuert focusing on nearly 20 artists currently (or recently) working at 798. The content, which apart from a few shots of 798 grounds, with … Continue reading
Posted in 798, China Art, He Yunchang, Uncategorized, Zhang Xiaogang
Tagged He Yunchang, Zhang Xiaogang
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