Bing Xu. Fan Zeng's New Work

Author: Fan Zeng
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Regarding Mr. Fan Zeng, whether it's the art criticism circle or the outsiders in casual talk, there have been many grand and profound discussions, as well as many strange and bizarre rumors. Even more telling is the contrast between the hesitant and reserved speech and the reckless and ignorant verbal abuse, both of which ultimately reveal nothing but the word "obedience." Beneath the mask of feigned profundity lies a face of opportunistic and timid avoidance; after the pretense of outrage, there is the coquettish behavior of those who curry favor. These things are certainly unrelated to Mr. Fan Zeng himself, but rather stem from the petty desires stirring within the hearts of those who speak. This situation reflects the general lack of standards and principles in today's art criticism and the chaotic art world, which has long since muddied and corrupted the "art" pond. In theory, any "wake-up call" discussions made in this arena risk being reduced to just another form of nonsense in the age of "diversity."