The Conformed Body: Contemporary Art in China

Through a singular perspective of the 'conformed body' based on everyday practices in the People's Republic of China, this groundbreaking book project examines the role of mass assemblies and the conformity of bodily trainings and exercises in China, as well as their impact on people's perceptions and collective memories. It identifies the related artworks, reassesses artistic interpretations with critical reflections, and explores an origin of artistic productions in post-Mao China. Featured with more than 200 colour illustrations, the book discusses the works by more than 30 internationally acclaimed artists, including Ai Weiwei, Geng Jianyi, Song Dong, Xu Bing, Zhang Peili and Zhang Xiaogang.