Social View of Art (Contemporary Art and Public Culture)

Author: Zou Wen
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: I believe that combating counterfeiting must start from the spiritual level. I want to use art to help rebuild a society of "integrity." Contemporary Chinese society urgently needs to activate the awareness of innovation and promote the spirit of innovation. The essence of art lies in innovation, and the responsibility of a profession requires fulfilling the role of "innovation" in the division of labor in society. —Zou Wen
This book revolves around the central concepts of "Contemporary Art and Public Culture," collecting representative essays from the author over the past three decades. Most of the articles directly address the hot issues in the art world at the time, not limited to discussing art within the confines of art. Through reflection on art practices, tracking of art phenomena, and case studies of artists, the book records, from a unique perspective, the significant trends, schools, figures, and events in the development of contemporary Chinese art, fully demonstrating the author's strong "social perspective" as an artist. All the articles in the book are written based on firsthand materials obtained through the author's long-term independent investigations or individual interviews. The author's social academic and practical experience also contributes to the documentary value of this book.