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More so than whatever a prize like this might mean to the artist, however, is the question of what his success in Shanghai indicates about the Chinese art world at the moment—and, by transference, what role Hong Kong is playing in relation to this system. Whereas artists working in Hong Kong were once fond of saying... >> Read more

What is the effect when an exhibition is recommended? Of course, it depends on the source: if one values their judgement, expectations are lighted — a will to like it, even, conscious or unconscious. If not — and before one has even seen it — a flat feeling might develop around the show in question... >> Read more

Randian Editor Iona Whittaker in conversation with Ai Weiwei — Chinese artist, writer, filmmaker and commentator — at his Beijing studio. The year 2012 marked his release from house arrest and the film "Never Sorry".... >> Read more