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Lou Zhuhu (b. 1971)

Noon

1998

Woodblock print

47 x 56 cm

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Lou Zhuhu is one of the younger artists in this exhibition, having grown up in the reform era after the Cultural Revolution. Economic development had primacy, and politics was much less intrusive in people’s daily lives. This print is a cynical presentation of urban life in China. Nobody looks at anyone else as people make their way along the streets at lunchtime. Buses, cars, bicycles and retail electrical goods are all available, but community spirit does not seem to feature.

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Muban Educational Trust registration number louzh011