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Porcelain, Silver pigment and human huali wood. Signed, Numbered and Dated. // Ai Weiwei's "Hanging Man in Porcelain" is a sculptural multiple from 2009 in porcelain, silver pigment and huali wood, signed, numbered and dated in an edition of one hundred. The work references Marcel Duchamp's iconic profile outline — the "Hanging Man" silhouette — transposing it into porcelain, a material inextricably woven into centuries of Chinese cultural heritage. By rendering a Western conceptual art icon in a medium synonymous with Eastern tradition, Ai Weiwei creates a provocative dialogue between cultures and artistic lineages. The silver pigment lends a spectral quality, while the huali wood base anchors the piece.
Hanging Man in Porcelain, 2009
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Porcelain, Silver pigment and human huali wood. Signed, Numbered and Dated. // Ai Weiwei's "Hanging Man in Porcelain" is a sculptural multiple from 2009 in porcelain, silver pigment and huali wood, signed, numbered and dated in an edition of one hundred. The work references Marcel Duchamp's iconic profile outline — the "Hanging Man" silhouette — transposing it into porcelain, a material inextricably woven into centuries of Chinese cultural heritage. By rendering a Western conceptual art icon in a medium synonymous with Eastern tradition, Ai Weiwei creates a provocative dialogue between cultures and artistic lineages. The silver pigment lends a spectral quality, while the huali wood base anchors the piece.
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What is Chinese contemporary art?
Chinese Contemporary Art is marked by a wide range of styles and experimental approaches. In the 1980s, avant-garde exhibitions were often shut down by government officials. The 1990s saw the rise of political pop and cynical realism, while China's One-Child Policy influenced artists to explore the individual as a subject matter.
