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Gu Xiong: Waterscapes, RAG

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Gu Xiong: Waterscapes Richmond Art Gallery September 17 – November 14, 2010 Since the mid-19th century the Fraser and Yangtze rivers have connected migrants from around the world as China and Canada both became enmeshed in an emerging global economy. … Continue reading

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Gu Xiong’s Sketchbook

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In 1972, during China’s Cultural Revolution, Gu Xiong was sent to the remote countryside. With millions of other youths, he was forced into “re-education” with peasant teachers. He laboured in the fields under extremely primitive conditions for four years. By … Continue reading

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