Exhibition highlights new generation of artists

Alongside this piece, 69 other works are on display, all created by Chinese artists under 35. The exhibition Era of Encore opened in June at the Beijing Times Art Museum, featuring diverse works by 32 artists born in the late 1980s and 1990s, offering their unique perspectives on contemporary society.

"This exhibition aims to expand our discussion around post-'90s artists. It explores the historical context from the late 1980s to the present, providing insights from four dimensions — art and cultural history, technological drivers and impacts, social scenes and issues, and aesthetic innovation and rebellion," explains Bao Dong, curator of the exhibition.

As the curatorial sector of this year's Beijing Dangdai Art Fair, Era of Encore is a collaborative effort between the Beijing Dangdai Art Fair and the Beijing Times Art Museum. The exhibition will run until Sept 1.

In China, artists born after the late 1980s have grown up in a brand-new world and naturally seek to explore different realms of artistic practice. Is their art a continuation or innovation, a conclusion or reboot, an encore or interlude, or a prelude to a new era?

The exhibition, divided into four sections — Farewell Modernism, Future Aboriginals, Social Fieldwork, and Recurring Dopamine — aims to answer these questions by showcasing the dynamic and multifaceted perspectives of young Chinese artists.