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Tag: zhou chunya

  • Contemporary Chinese Dog Art

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    Untitled by Tang Zhigang, 2007

    The Dalai Lama supports Beijing hosting the Olympics, so I am going to enjoy them.  (Yes, I still feel conflicted.) 

    Here is some contemporary Chinese dog art in honor of today's opening ceremonies.  Click on images to see larger size for most.

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    Green Dog Series, No. 1 by Zhou Chunya, 2006

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    Spot No. 2 by Zhou Chunya, 2005

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    Mask Series by Zeng Fanzhi, 2006

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    Untitled by Li Jin


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    Untitled by Li Jin

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    Untitled by Li Jin

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    Untitled by Wu Junyong, 2006.  (I think this one is actually a pig but I like his work.)

    Hmmmm…everything seems a little grey.  If you are in Beijing, the Chinese Contemporary looks like it's having and excellent group show until August 27, 2008 that includes works by Zhou Chunya and Wu Junyong.

    See more of Zhou Chunya's Green Dogs here.

  • Zhou Chunya’s Green Dogs Invade Indonesia

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    Green Dog Sculpture 2006

    Contemporary Chinese artist Zhou Chunya’s famous Green Dogs are on display at the Indonesian National Gallery from now until February 1. Zhou’s work, an intriguing mix of traditional Chinese painting and German Expressionism (he recieved his master’s degree in Kassel, Germany) has become identified with his famous Green Dog, who is based on his pet German Shepherd who he painted for over 10 years.

    Sadly, the dog has since passed away from suspicious circumstances. Zhou believes he was poisoned by a neighbor. But much like George Rodrigue found solace in painting his beloved Blue Dog after her death, Zhou’s Green Dog continues to inspire him and dog art lovers around the world.

    I couldn’t determine which pieces are in the show, so I curated my own exhibition here at Dog Art Today. Enjoy.

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    Green Dog No.1, 2006

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    Brotherhood, 2006

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    Green Dog

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    Titi Nr. 3 2007

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    Green Dog No.10, 2004

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    Green Dog Bronze

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    Green Hai Gen No. 10, 2001

    All images courtesy of Artnet.

    P.S. If you’re interested in contemporary Chinese art, I highly recommend Nell Freudenberger’s novel The Dissident. It takes you from the edgy art scene of Beijing’s East Village in the 90s to contemporary LA where a celebrated Chinese artist comes to live with a dysfunctional American family. The author’s books about China selected reading list is added value to this breezy, intelligent debut novel. OK, I’ll come right out and say it, I don’t hate Nell Freudenberger!

  • First Dog Spotted at Art Basel Miami Beach

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    The four-day art bacchanalia known at Art Basel Miami Beach begins this Thursday. I’m keeping my eyes peeled for dogs but have only found one so far, Green Dog by Zhou Chunya spotted on Design Boom. It is a part of Beyond Icons: Contemporary Chinese Art in Miami curated by Weng Li.

    Please tip your editor (me) if you’re in Miami and have some dog art to share.