CHINA – THE PAST IS PRESENT: AN EXHIBITION AT THE NGV – TAASA Review December 2022
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Wayne Crothers J uxtaposing leading examples of historical Chinese art alongside compelling works of contemporary art and design, China: The Past Is Present at the National Gallery of Victoria until 20 February 2023 highlights the resonance of traditional cultural and artistic practices in contemporary Chinese culture.
The exhibition features more than 100 works which offer a new interpretation of the NGV’s historic and contemporary Chinese holdings.
They span five millennia and a multitude of art forms including painting, calligraphy, ceramics, metal works, lacquerware, textiles, furniture, video, posters, photography and mixed media...