International contemporary art platform1963–present
Fang Lijun
Fang Lijun is a contemporary Chinese artist born in 1963 in Handan, Hebei. Working primarily in cynical realism, he is also an engraver and conceptual artist. His work reflects the characteristics of Chinese art after 1945 and holds a prominent place in the modern art scene of China.
Biography
Fang Lijun, born in 1963 in Handan, Hebei province, is a contemporary Chinese artist known for his significant role in modern Chinese art. He works predominantly in the genre known as cynical realism. Besides painting, Fang Lijun is also active as an engraver and conceptual artist. His artistic output reflects the distinct features of the Chinese art scene after 1945. He carries a Chinese name and is closely connected to Chinese culture and painting traditions. Fang Lijun’s works and his persona are well documented in various sources including Russian-language Wikipedia and Wikidata, demonstrating his recognition within and beyond China.
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