The Spirit of Ink in Qu Leilei
In the autumn of 2015 the British Museum (BM) acquired several pieces of work. It is normal for this globally acclaimed museum to enrich its collection. However, the acquisition and the manner of display for this time gain a profound meaning.
Originated from Ancient Greece, flourished in Europe and become popular in the whole world, Olympic culture has become part of the civilization of human being. That’s to say, Olympic culture comes from the west. Since the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, the motto “Faster, Higher, Stronger” has deeply rooted in the hearts of Chinese people. In …
Where do the contemporary Chinese ink artists stand in the art market? Most recently, twentieth century traditional ink painters such as Zhang Daqian and Qi Baishi hit their highest prices at the auction house in Hong Kong. Numerous collectors and art dealers have been amazed by the dramatic price rise of the twentieth century ink painters. …
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