China Avant Garde: From Bicycles to BMWs
Synopsis
The new China as you've never seen it before through the astonishing work of the painters and sculptors currently through turning the art world on its head. Art historian and dealer Evan Hughes takes us on a fascinating journey to meet those responsible for arguably the greatest movement since Cubism. Many lived in poverty a decade ago but have now swapped their bicycles for luxury cars and shake their heads in wonder as their works fetch millions at auction in the west. Where do they get their inspiration? What makes their work so fresh? Join us for a visual feast to rival any Yum Cha. And get a unique insight into the artistic revolution accompanying China's emergence as a global power.
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