The Beijing contemporary artist, who is celebrated for his “laughing man” self-portraits, returns to the art scene after a ten-year hiatus. Here’s what to expect from his Hong Kong solo exhibition opening on March 24, where his new pieces are a dramatic departure from his signature aesthetic
More than 20 stunning oil paintings recently unveiled by Yue Minjun now adorn the walls at Tang Contemporary Art Hong Kong at H Queen’s—and some of them are unlike anything the seminal Chinese contemporary artist had presented in the past, namely the “laughing man” self-portraits he’s widely known for.
The paintings are set to go on display at Smile at the Flower Sermon, a new solo exhibition of Yue’s opening on March 24. It will showcase new works by the internationally renowned artist, who is considered a key member of the post-Cultural Revolution generation alongside Ai Weiwei.
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