Richard Vine Ordre des livres

a challenging read...but it's a rewarding one for those willing to venture somewhat deeper - Bookcritics.org

Odd Nerdrum, a Norwegian artist, diverged from modernism to embrace classical techniques inspired by Rembrandt, influencing a generation of art students worldwide. This book explores his significant impact on contemporary figurative painting, showcasing the works of notable followers who have gained international recognition. Featured artists include Amy Sherald, Andrea J. Smith, and many others, highlighting the enduring legacy of Nerdrum's teachings and the revival of traditional artistic practices in modern art.

Chinese artist Chi Peng (*1981 in Yantai, Shandong) is usually the protagonist himself in his staged, digitally processed photographs. The scenarios vary enormously: in the series Sprinting Forward, several nude Chi Pengs flee from an attack by red airplanes, while in his Dream series, multiple versions of himself, with dragonfly wings, fly over the ocean, heading for a vague horizon. Like many of his contemporaries, due to China's official family policy Chi Peng was raised a single child, so important themes in his work are adolescence, growing up, and issues revolving around sexual identity. However, China's relentless progress and the accompanying feelings of optimism, doubt, insecurity, and isolation can also be found in his images, where reality and fiction meet. Exhibition schedule: Groninger Museum, Groningen, March 26-September 25, 2011

Die Zeitgenössische Kunst hat in China nach dem Tod von Mao Zedong eine beispiellos dynamische Entwicklung erlebt. Nach einem schwierigen Beginn, der von Verboten und Repressalien begleitet wurde, hat sich in den letzten 15 Jahren eine Avantgarde-Kunst entwickelt, deren Künstler international als Shootingstars gefeiert werden. New China New Art stellt 80 der wichtigsten und einflussreichsten Künstler vor und gibt einen hervorragenden Überblick über die vielschichtige Kunstszene in China.