Late Qing Dynasty hairstyle; shaved on the top and long in back draping down to the lower waist, black round rim glasses, and rebelliousness in his eyes. These features I am describing belong to Mr. Gu Wenda. Gu Wenda is a creatively daring artist who was born in Shanghai, China 1955 and is one of the most famous Chinese artists. When he was young people were very traditional minded, and they were obedient and conservative. He had an impact on the community of artists by showing that some rules can be broken. For example he took apart and created his own Chinese Characters. Most people did not appreciate his work at all at that time, but nowadays, young generations celebrate his work. In 1973 the artist graduated from art school in Shanghai, in 1981 he graduated from China Art University as grad student and he stayed there to teach. In 1987 Gu Wenda moved to New York and became a professional artist. He had his own art shows all over the world which featured his galleries. In the end of 1998, his artwork show titled 'Inside Out' opened in New York. The temple of Heaven was featured on the front cover of Art In America 1998 March edition.
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He is the youngest son in his family and lived during a Cultural Revolution since he was a child. His artworks push boundaries and develop ideas that have never been thought of. Wenda is a generalist when it comes to his studies and he has studied many fields including philosophy, literature, physics, religion, art history, biology, and psychology. The fact that he knows so much may contribute to his ability to create unique
He is the youngest son in his family and lived during a Cultural Revolution since he was a child. His artworks push boundaries and develop ideas that have never been thought of. Wenda is a generalist when it comes to his studies and he has studied many fields including philosophy, literature, physics, religion, art history, biology, and psychology. The fact that he knows so much may contribute to his ability to create unique