Wang Guangyi: A Biography Early Life and Education Born: Harbin, China (1957) Experienced the Cultural Revolution and worked in a rural village before pursuing art. Studied at the Zhejiang Academy of Fine Arts, graduating from the oil painting department in 1984. Artistic Development and Key Works Early Works (1980s): Explored Western philosophy through series like "North Pole" and "Post-Classical," often using grey tones and referencing iconic Western artworks to deviate from classical styles. The Great Criticism Series (1990-2007): This is Wang Guangyi's most famous cycle of…