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Author: Lü Shengzhong
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Publish Date: 2000-03-01
Features: Since 1992, Lü Shengzhong has participated in numerous cultural and art activities and exhibitions in Europe and Asia, recording his observations and experiences in the form of diaries. This book is not just a retrospective of his experiences: the convergence of gaze, footsteps, and heart, as described by the author, weaves together a contemporary landscape, inviting readers to reflect on the present and future of Eastern and Western cultures and arts. It is a unique cultural reflection text from the 1990s, "Looking Ahead" revealing many stories behind avant-garde art. In the book, the author reviews important overseas art exhibitions and cultural events, particularly the participation of Chinese artists, from close to far, presenting a contemporary art landscape entirely different from common knowledge, allowing more outsiders to understand what contemporary domestic and international artists are thinking and doing, and the nature of their works. This is also an exciting cultural sketch and travelogue, taking readers to explore cultural landmarks, customs, and traditions abroad, offering a fresh perspective. Through personal travel details and vivid anecdotes, it reflects the collision of Eastern and Western cultures, the clash between the material world and art in the tide of economic development, and the attitudes of various people, revealing the inner journey of a sincere artist as a member of society. Due to the author's blood relationship with folk art, the writing of the book carries a folk literary quality, with impromptu poems and folk song lyrics scattered throughout, and titles like "Walking West," adding a rugged and sincere beauty beyond the depth of thought. Each page of casually drawn diary entries and drafts, interwoven with on-site photos and works, recreate a sense of raw simplicity. Interesting elements such as "Three Road Coupons," entry stamps from different countries, and negative-cuttings from paper cutting, enrich the visual appeal of the layout—this is another distinctive feature of the book.