A complex and contradictory graffiti culture has been brewing over
the last few decades in one of the least expected settings-China's
capital. Through an unparalleled collection of one local
photographer's images, as well as interviews with 25 prolific
artists, see how Beijing has developed its graffiti movement
against the backdrop of the once-secluded nation's rise to global
economic might. While Beijing graffiti artists take their cue from
the subculture's Western origins, the local scene has also been
highly influenced by both foreign visitors and traditional Chinese
art and culture. Profiles of significant artists explore the
dynamics of creative self-expression in such a perceivedly
authoritarian setting, including the surprising amount of freedom
they have to make their art undisturbed compared to Western
counterparts. A must for graffiti enthusiasts, Sinophiles, and
anyone interested in how this colorful subculture is still growing
half a century after it emerged.
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