Huang Yan, Chinese Landscape Tattoo No. 8, 1999
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In collaboration with Ai Weiwei, probably the most famous contemporary Chinese artist, the exhibition encompasses historical Shanshui paintings and examples of major protagonists of Chinese contemporary art, taken from the comprehensive collection of Uli Sigg. The exhibition is curated by Ai Weiwei, Peter Fischer and Uli Sigg.
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