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Gu Zhijun (b. 1961)

The Heart of Painting and Literature

1998

Woodblock print

89 x 66 cm

This is one of a series in which the artist wittily juxtaposes views and images of ancient and modern China. Here he contrasts modern technical innovation, represented by the jet aeroplane in a fan-format landscape, with scenes of traditional Suzhou, which was for centuries the heart of Chinese culture. This print also bears the pencilled name of his wife, Wang Jingping, who probably helped him with the print.

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Muban Educational Trust registration number yuvzj006