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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)
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).
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),
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)
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).
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).
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).
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).
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)
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
ShiHuan (Virtual-Real) Painting Technique Introduction

Da-Wo GUAN 关大我

GUAN Dawo

This introduction is scripted in Chinese. (Jerry Wu'23).
Invitation of "ZHAO BANDI and LI TIANYUAN Art Exhibition" + Artists' Statements

Tian-Yuan LI 李天元

The first page of the file is the invitation of the exhibition published on a newspaper; it introduces the logistical information of the exhibition in both English and Chinese. The second page of the file is an artist statements of LI Tianyuan and ZHAO Bandi on their works (in Chinese and English). (Jerry Wu'23).
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).
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).
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).
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).
Essay: After Works of 1992-1993 继九二·三作品之后

Jin WANG 王晋

Wang Jin

This note on the artist's periodical art is scripted in Chinese. It was published in journal "时代" in 1992. 7. (Jerry Wu'23).
Project - To Serve the People 为人民服务

Hui ZHUANG庄辉

The artwork is a series of artistic acts that lasted 36 days in Luo yang 洛阳, China. On August 20,1992, the author inscribed the slogan “To Serve the People” with lime on a dam wall. On the next day, towels were distributed to the farmers at the kiln. At 8:00 P.M on the same day, he rented a film and played for the villages in Luoyang. On September 18, 1992, Hui wrote the slogan “To Serve the People '' on a red paper and stuck it on Dongfanghong Square 东方红广场( the square was about 200 meters long). On September 20, 1992, Hui hung and posted “To Serve the People” ( printed on a fabric) in a factory. Later the participants of the event received repeated police investigations. These acts that respond to the question ‘Does today’s art still have the power of criticism in real life?’, which Hui asked in his proposal (written in Chinese). (Hao Yang’25)
Book: WANG GuangYi in the Trend of Contemporary Art

Guang-Yi WANG 王广义

Yan ShanChun, Lv Peng, Zhou Yan, and more

This book features eight essays (or other forms of texts) written by art critics -- including an autobiographical account written by Wang himself. The book is mainly scripted in Chinese. A Postscript as well as an artist's bibliography are inserted by the end of the book. The book is signed and noted by the artist (see page 2 and 5). (Jerry Wu'23).
Artist Note on "Movement · The Rudiments of Embryo"

Ju-Hui LIANG 梁钜辉

LIANG Juhui

This essay is scripted in Chinese. (Jerry Wu'23).