What is Cynical Realism?
Cynical Realism is a term first used in 1992 by art critic Li Xianting to describe a group of Beijing artists who created satirical social realist paintings. The group aimed to depict the psychological turmoil experienced in China as the country grappled with new political ideologies.
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Barcode (unsigned), 2004
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Trolley Hunters, 2007
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Surplus Value (Beige), 2019
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Surplus Value (Brown), 2019
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Four Soup Cans - Gold on Cream, 2005
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Girl With A Balloon (unsigned), 2004
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