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Hamburger by Song Wei (宋玮). 2017.

Born in Le Shan, Sichuan Province, China, Song Wei (宋玮) is best known for his juxtaposition of emblems of pop culture with the blue-and-white motifs found on Ming Dynasty porcelain vases. A Sichuan Fine Arts Institute alumni, Song Wei has taught there since his 2005 graduation. He holds both a Bachelor and Master of Arts from the Oil Painting Department of Sichuan Institute of Fine Arts.

Hamburger (2015), which is similar to Hamburger (2017) in concept and design, was selected by a French bank, BNP Paribas, to be part of an international publicity campaign. Song melds the images and stereotypes of the East and West to create a hybridised cultural aesthetic, referencing the impact of Western merchandise on Chinese consumerism and contemporary society. 

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Zeng Fanzhi (Chinese, b. 1964), Meat, 1992. Oil on canvas, 130 x 95 cm.

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Clothing Sculptures by Li Xiaofeng, utilising shards of porcelain from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The larger sculptures are wearable.

‘Past Presence No. 2’ ( 2016 )

‘Past Presence No. 1’ ( 2016 )

‘Fission Time’ ( 2018 )

‘Ocean Travels’ ( 2008 )

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Yu Hong (Chinese, b. 1966), Cloud Layer, 2014. Acrylic on canvas, 180 x 200 cm.

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Kazuo Shiraga 

Japan 1924-2008 

TAERA (DIVINE MUSIC), 1988   

oil on canvas  60.7 x 73 cm. | 23 ⅞ x 28 ¾ in.

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Patterns, a dragon, swimming bird. [Japanese designs] n.d.

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Gold snake ring

Roman, ca. 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D

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Richard Powers’ 1976 cover for The Word for World is Forest, by Ursula K. Le Guin. Via (once again) @SFRuminations

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Paul Dardé Paul Darde (French, 1888-1963, b. Olmet-et-Villecun, Hérault, France, d. Lodève, Hérault, France) - The Faune, 1920, Sculpture: Euville Stone

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Ahsoka vs Darth Vader concept art sketches Art by Dave Filoni

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The anatomy of pregnancy shown in paper cutouts. Life knowledge. 1909.

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Lana Del Rey out and about in NYC on February 3rd, 2012.

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Romas Kukalis