Paint by Numbers: China''s Art Factory from Mao to Now

Chinese art''s journey from mass-produced propaganda in the Mao era to market darling mirrors China''s own momentous changes like few other disciplines. Today, in both art and Chinese society, commerce and politics coexist in a delicate balance, which some call sensible and others, say is selling out. By travelling to the studios of China''s art world superstars, hearing their rags-to-riches tales and interviewing the critics, curators and collectors that have been around since its idealistic beginnings, author Claire van den Heever paints a picture of Chinese art''s bumpy path to commercial and critical success, and uncovers the secrets it tried to keep along the way. See more