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Exhibition Document: Yang Jiechang in the "Magiciens de la terre"
Jie-Chang YANG 杨诘苍
In order to break down ethnocentric pictures within the western contemporary art world, Jean-Hubert Martin, the curator of "Magiciens de la Terre,", intended to organize an international exhibition that features 50% western and 50% non-western contemporary artists. Yang Jiechang was one of the non-western artists, and he displayed his series of paintings, "100 Layers of Ink" in this exhibition. This exhibition is also the beginning of both Yang Jiechang's settle in France and the beginning of "100 Layers of Ink" series. (Zhuocheng Jiang '26)
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Project Proposal - SoapHand (Packing Case & Soap)
Qiang LI 李强
The first page of the proposal shows the design graphic (with English and Chinese literary notes) of the packing case of the "SoapHands"; the remainder of the file illustrates the design of the soap (in shape of a human hand) itself with multiple perspectives in graphics, of which are denoted in Chinese next to the graphics. (Jerry Wu'23).
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Artist Note on "Draining （抽干）"
Jian REN 任戬
Ren Jian
This artist note is scripted in Chinese. Hand-written/drawn notes/additions/amendments/illustrations are supplemented to otherwise printed texts. (Jerry Wu'23),
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Zhao Bandi and Li Tianyuan Art Exhibition 赵半狄李天远画展
Tian-yuan LI 李天元
Zhao Bandi 赵半狄, Li Tianyuan李天远
In addition to providing the date, time, and location of an exhibit showing the work of Zhao Bandi and Li Tianyuan, this newspaper invitation provides a brief criticism of the different forms of painting seen in the past, suggesting reasons for the decline of painting as an art form. Zhao Bandi and Li Tianyuan designate these forms of painting into three theoretical galleries. The first “gallery” is challenged for merely hiding behind historical techniques, lacking in emotion and passion. The second, including works that stray from the art of the past in both radical and conservative ways, is mocked for the aloofness of the “radicals” and the cynicism of the “conservatives.” The third “gallery” is criticized for its lack of originality and its appropriation of other artists’ ideas, techniques, and even emotions for the sake of earning fame or money. Finally, Zhao and Li suggest that works from the present day should allow the artist to break free of any constraints from the past, embrace the emotions of the current age, and thus create works that facilitate a connection with the viewer. They title this ideal form of painting “The Fourth Gallery.” It is their goal that their works exhibit the ideals of this “gallery.” (Russ, Hannah ‘18)
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Resume: SU Xin-Ping
Xin-Ping SU 苏新平
The document is assumed to be an exhibition flyer for SU in 1991 (SU Xinping's Printmaking Exhibitam). The front page of the flyer (the first page of the file) introduces the exhibition with a selected work and title (in Chinese and English). The flyer's back page, the second page of the file, introduces the artist with his brief bibliography (also in Chiense and English). (Jerry Wu'23).
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Portfolio: SU Xinping
Xin-Ping SU 苏新平
Su Xinping, Gao Minglu, and more
This portfolio (mainly about printmaking) of SU features 1) essay by Gao Minglu, 2) display of selected works with captions (in Chinese and English; images in black-and-white and in colors interchangeably); 3) a bibliographical account of Su (in Chinese), and 4) index of images (in Chinese and English). (Jerry Wu'23).
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1991 study on the state of existence of iron plates and organs1991年关于铁板和器官存在状态的研究报告
Bu ZHANG 张波
This is Zhang Bo's proposal. This paper contains information about the project's locations, medium, operator, instructor, and assistant. (Zhuocheng Jiang '26)
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Artist Note on his (HU JianPing) works
Jian-Ping HU 胡建平
HU Jianping
This note is printed and scripted in Chinese. (Jerry Wu'23).
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Interview (Between ZHOU Yan, ZHANG Bo, and FENG Mengbo): A Conversation on Engraving Arts
Meng-bo FENG 冯梦波
This interview transcription is in scripted in Chinese. Some editings on the original texts are added by pencil marks. (Jerry Wu'23).
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Exhibition Poster: Yang Zhiling Painting Exhibition
Zhi-Lin YANG 杨志麟
The poster lists the artist's resume and contact information in both Chinese and English. The artist was invited by Duo Yun Gallery, Shanghai, to present this exhibition. (Zhuocheng Jiang Jiang '26)
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Correspondence: LI Ning to ZHOU Yan about Artworks Sharing and
Ning LI 李宁
LI Ning
This letter is hand-written and is scripted in Chinese. A postscript (P.S.) is inserted by the top-right corner of the letter. (Jerry Wu'23).
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Correspondence: Chen-ZhaoXiong to Zhouyan (about the work Subsidence in Seven Days)
Shao-Xiong CHEN 陈劭雄
CHEN Shao-Xiong
This letter is hand-written (cursively) and is scripted in Chinese. The printed texts on the letter is not a part of it. (Jerry Wu'23).
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Correspondence: LIN YiLin to ZHOU Yan on the "Salon" of 1989 China
Yi-Lin LIN 林一林
LIN YiLin
This letter is scripted in Chinese. (Jerry Wu'23).
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Artist Note on "Philately（集邮）", "Draining（抽干）" and "Eclipse（日蚀）"
Jian REN 任戬
Ren Jian
This artist note is scripted in Chinese. (Jerry Wu'23).
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Correspondence: HU JianPing to ZHOU Yan about Artworks Submission
Jian-Ping HU 胡建平
HU Jianping
This letter is hand-written and is scripted in Chinese. The printed portion on the top is not an intended content of the letter. (Jerry Wu'23).
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Correspondence: REN Jian to ZHOU Yan about Artworks Sharing
Jian REN 任戬
Ren Jian
The second page of the file -- the details about the works Ren will share to Zhou -- is attached to the letter (the first page of the file). The file is scripted in Chinese. (Jerry Wu'23).
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ShiHuan (Virtual-Real) Painting Technique Introduction
Da-Wo GUAN 关大我
GUAN Dawo
This introduction is scripted in Chinese. (Jerry Wu'23).
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Invitation of "ZHAO BANDI and LI TIANYUAN Art Exhibition" + Artists' Statements
Tian-Yuan LI 李天元
The first page of the file, in a form of leaflet, is the invitation of a duo exhibition in both English and Chinese. The second page of the file includes bilingual statements by featured artists, LI Tianyuan and ZHAO Bandi. (Jerry Wu ‘23)
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Invitation of a "Contemporary Art Forum" from ZHAO Ban-di and LI Tian-yuan to ZHOU Yan 赵半狄和李天元向周彦发出的“当代艺术研讨会”请柬
Ban-di ZHAO 赵半狄 and Tian-yuan LI 李天元
This invitation is about a small "Contemporary Art Forum", which is supposed to beheld before the opening of the ZHAO BANDI and LI TIANYUAN Art Exhibition, in Sep. 1991. There are signatures of both artists and the host WANG You-shen at the right bottom corner of the invitation. For more information about the "ZHAO BANDI and LI TIANYUAN Art Exhibition", see https://digital.kenyon.edu/zhoudocs/149/. (Yifan Shang '25)
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Invitation of the Opening Ceremony at the Museum of Contemporary Art (1991.12.14)
Meng-bo FENG 冯梦波
ZHOU Yan and others
The first page of the invitation notes the logistical information (dates, time, venue, etc.) of the exhibition; the second page features an introduction to the show written by ZHOU Yan. The entire invitation is scripted in both Chinese and English. (Jerry Wu'23).
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Correspondence: FENG Mengbo To ZHOU Yan about Some Progresses and Reflections on his Art
Meng-bo FENG 冯梦波
FENG Mengbo
This letter is hand-written and is scripted in Chinese. (Jerry Wu'23).
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Essay: FACT
Wei-Hua NI 倪卫华
Fan Di'an
The essay in the brochure is scripted in Chinese (traditional) and English. The first and last page of the file are the front and back covers of the brochure respectively. (Jerry Wu'23).
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Correspondence: FENG Mengbo to ZHOU Yan about the titling of the (Planned) Exhibition "晾干"
Meng-bo FENG 冯梦波
FENG Mengbo
This letter is hand-written and is scripted in Chinese. (Jerry Wu'23).
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Artist Notes: "An Experiment in Impersonation: Throw Ink on Mao"
An-Ping LIU 刘安平
The artist carried out an action art, "An Experiment in Impersonation: Throw Ink on Mao" in Beijing in June 1992 with Xiaohong being the artist. The artist provides a brief biography of Xiaohong and an artist's description. Four photographs are printed to demonstrate the process of his work. (Yifan Shang '25)
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