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The messages of most of the art works in “Virtual Voices” are restrained, perhaps a little too subtle for audiences in Vancouver to grasp given the cultural context of the art — the exception being Remon Wang’s political cartoons. >> 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

Chris Moore surveys Zhang Huan's art since the artist returned to China, with particular focus on the Ash Paintings exhibited at White Cube in London this summer, along with his major installations.... >> Read more

The 6th Annual SH Contemporary was nervously watched by the local art community amid rumors that the fair’s contract with the local government was coming to an end. >> Read more

The 6th Annual SH Contemporary was nervously watched by the local art community amid rumors that the fair’s contract with the local government was coming to an end. The event was marred by censorship of a number of non-political works, lackluster sales and average offerings in the booths. >> Read more

As ARTHK slowly turns into Art Basel, Randian takes stock >> Read more

So Guy Ullens is leaving the UCCA, selling his collection, lamenting failures and withdrawing from China. Does it really matter? Is UCCA such an important institution? Should a foreign-owned museum be attempting to define the debate about contemporary art in China? Or is Ullens just running away from failure? >> Read more