Everyone revels in their own way. Some reveling has changed the course of history, while most others are merely acts of self-indulgence. The Tang Dynasty poet Li Bai reveled in drunken binges that helped produce lyrics that have delighted generations since. >> Read more
“Filtrate” consists of two solo exhibitions by Liu Renand Zhang Ruyi who both spontaneously extend their willpower chronologically and, in a rationalized and progressive way... >> Read more
Yesterday signalled new exhibition openings in Beijing's 798 and Caochangdi art districts. Randian sped through Hou Yong and Wu Dexin at Tang Contemporary, Liu Ren, Zhang Ruyi and Gao Ludi at White Space, Zeng Hao at Hadrien de Montferrand and and Wang Xingwei works at 01100001 and UCCA. Here is the photographic evidence. >> Read more
The idea of a Memo creates a fitting sense of annotation around these pieces; it suggests a note, a record or reminder of these artists’ work as something not to be forgotten. Though this might seem an odd imperative for their representing gallery (whose general task it is to make sure we see and remember them)... >> Read more
"MEMO" will be a continued exhibition in WHITE SPACE BEIJING. "MEMO", compared with other group exhibitions in their general sense, highlights the review and recollection of individual practice... >> Read more
[Press Release] The group exhibition “outdated” was inspired by full belly of outdated stuff which was the brief description of life by the literature giant Su Shi from Northern Song Dynasty. This show will cast seven young artists Liu Ren, Su Chang, Xiao Min, ZAKA, Zhang Ruyi, Zhang Yunyao, and Zhou Yongjie with paintings, sculptures, […] >> Read more
Credit must be given to the Met, as the exhibition’s wide selection of works allows many unfamiliar Chinese names exposure on an institutional level in the West. Nonetheless, this raises a side issue as well—some of the works exhibited have little relevance to the themes they serve and thus the exhibition sometimes wanders off topic. >> Read more