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XIONG COLLECTIVE
Originating artists of District 798
MISSION
To bring international awareness of government suppression of freedom of expression through subversive, interactive, ephemeral works of art.
Resurgence: What We Do
YU RONG
A mythical artist. My mentor.
"Cast doubt upon me. Negate me."
In Memoriam
1959 - 2014
Originating artist of District 798.
Formed the Xiong Collective.
Legendary Chinese dissident artist.
Died in a prison.
His final art project consisted of
smuggling words, phrases,
and sentences out of prison.
They were instructions for works of art
that could either be or not be completed.
Disciples: Lin Bo & Wang Min
Resurgence: Welcome
A CONSTITUTION (1996)
Yu Rong
An artwork that translated the American constitution into Chinese, displayed next to Mao's Red Book.
Arbitrary and meaningless ideals.
Meaningless propaganda.
Resurgence: Who We Are
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