Li Songsong: Deconstructing History Through Layered Oil Li Songsong, born in Beijing in 1973, is a compelling figure within contemporary Chinese art, recognized for his distinctive approach to historical painting. His work isn’t about recreating specific events with photographic accuracy; instead, he meticulously dissects and reinterprets public images—newspaper clippings, magazine spreads, film stills, and internet photographs—to con…