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geng jianyi

1962 – 2017

geng jianyi
Contemporary
Contemporary

geng jianyi

Born 1962 Died 2017

A Pioneer of Contemporary Chinese Art: The Life and Legacy of Geng Jianyi Geng Jianyi (1962-2017) stands as a pivotal figure in the evolution of contemporary art in China, a restless innovator whose work mirrored and often subtly critiqued the rapid societal transformations unfolding around him. Born in Zhengzhou, Henan Province, he emerged during a period of immense cultural and political upheaval, becoming a leading voice within the…

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Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through geng jianyi's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.

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Chapters — Career Periods

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Thumbnails — Dated Works

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Colour Band — Movement Drift

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