Understanding China through its art

The video explores the evolution of Chinese contemporary art from 1989 to 2008, highlighting its exhibition at the Guggenheim Museum in New York. It discusses the impact of political events like the Tiananmen Square protests and the Beijing Olympics on art, the challenges of censorship, and the influence of globalization and urbanization. The video also examines the migration of artists seeking cultural freedom and the flourishing yet restricted contemporary art scene in China.

How has China's urban population changed in the past 35 years?

What challenges do contemporary Chinese artists face today?

What contradictions exist in China's contemporary art scene?