Wang Jianwei

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Wang Jianwei, born in 1958 in Sichuan, southwestern China, is a pioneer in contemporary Chinese art. Since the 1990s, he has been exploring the impact of interdisciplinary and comprehensive knowledge on contemporary art. Wang attempts to create new artistic languages using methods from various disciplines. He is particularly well known for drawing from his studies of philosophy, sociology, cultural studies, anthropology and science to highlight his interest in the contact between art and social reality.

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Books by Wang Jianwei

Always, Owned by What We Own

By Wang Jianwei

Translated by Gao Yubing

Celebrated Chinese artist Wang Jianwei takes the reader on a philosophical journey through his creative practice.

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