Fuck Off, or Uncooperative Attitude, Exhibition
An exhibition that was going on during the time of the Third Shanghai Biennale in 2000 was curated by Feng Boyi, working alongside with the controversial contemporary artist Ai Weiwei. It was held in an Eastlink Gallery warehouse and included 46 avant-garde contemporary Chinese artists. Even though there were many influential artists present at this exhibition, it was closed down by the Shanghai police before its original closing date.
There are also new, figuratice paintings coming from China that also break away from the old traditional Chinese art. Artists including Wu Jianjun and Zhao Nengzhi are painting with sensational figuration. This new attitude is separate from metaphors and symbolism.
Feng Boyi explains that modern, experimental art does not have a place currently in Chinese art exhibitions. One cannot freely show this style of art. This led to the creation, popularity, and success of District 798 among contemporary artists.
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