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Ren Hang
Photography - 81 x 20 x 4 cm Photography - 31.9 x 7.9 x 1.6 inch
€3,500
Ren Hang,
2012
Ren Hang
Photography : C-print
67 x 100 x 3 cm 26.4 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch
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Numbered and limited to 10 copies
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Signed artwork
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67 x 100 x 3 cm 26.4 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch Height x Width x Depth
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Brown wood frame
Artwork dimensions including frame
72 x 105 x 10 cm 28.3 x 41.3 x 3.9 inch
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Artwork sold in perfect condition
Artwork location: France
Work by Chinese artist REN HANG, sold by the NUE gallery during its exhibition in 2014.
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Ren Hang, born in 1987 in Chang Chun, Jilin province, Northeastern China, is a renowned photographer and poet whose work is known for its provocative and explicit nature. Living and working in Beijing, his art challenges the conventions of conservative Chinese society, pushing boundaries in both form and content. Ren Hang's photography, which explores themes of sexuality, intimacy, and the human form, has often been banned in his home country due to its bold departure from traditional artistic norms.
Ren Hang's legacy continues to be celebrated in 2024 and 2025 through several prominent exhibitions:
"Ren Hang: The Body of the Mind" at the Saatchi Gallery, London (May 15 – August 1, 2024): A major retrospective of Ren Hang's work, highlighting his unapologetic approach to photography and the human body, this exhibition underscores his role as one of the most influential Chinese artists of his generation.
"Transgression and Beauty" at Fondazione Prada, Milan (September 10 – December 20, 2024): This exhibition explores Ren Hang's ability to combine aesthetic beauty with powerful social commentary, focusing on his representations of the human form in both provocative and poetic contexts.
"The Forbidden Vision" at Centre Pompidou, Paris (January 15 – March 30, 2025): Featuring his lesser-known works alongside iconic pieces, this exhibition provides insight into how Ren Hang's personal exploration of identity and sexuality intersects with broader political and cultural discourses.
Ren Hang is part of the new generation of Chinese artists who are leading a cultural reawakening in the country, alongside figures such as Ai Weiwei. In 2000, he was invited by Ai Weiwei to participate in the landmark group exhibition "Fuck Off" in The Netherlands, which showcased the rising wave of 21st-century Chinese art. This exhibition became a major milestone in Ren Hang's career, as it marked his international breakthrough, pushing the boundaries of art in a society where free expression remains highly restricted.
Despite facing censorship in China, Ren Hang's work has been widely exhibited around the world, including in Russia, Italy, France, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Austria, and China. His photographs have been featured in numerous international galleries, and his books and poetry collections further solidify his status as a provocative voice in contemporary art.
Ren Hang's work continues to challenge societal norms, providing a fresh perspective on Chinese contemporary art and pushing the boundaries of freedom of expression. His photographs, celebrated for their boldness and sensitivity, have earned him a place among the most important artists of his generation.
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