Tang Song: An Artistic Odyssey Unveiled Through Paint and Passion
Nestled in the rugged mountains of China, there exists a sanctuary—a sprawling complex crafted by the mysterious artist Tang Song. As I approached his lair for an interview, the scene unfolded like a cinematic tableau, reminiscent of a James Bond film where a mad villain contemplates world-altering plans. This introduction set the stage for an exploration into Tang Song's life, art, and the tumultuous era of 1980s China.
The Architect of Defiance:
Tang Song's name is etched in the annals of Chinese contemporary art for his pivotal role in the 1989 exhibition "China Avante-Garde," a collaboration with artist Xiao Lu that reverberated globally. The interview with Tang was no straightforward conversation; his enigmatic nature emerged as he mirrored questions with rhetorical finesse, m...