Spring 2008 New York Gallery Walk: Chinese Art Boom and Critical Reflections

In the spring of 2008, a notable rise in Chinese contemporary art emerged in New York galleries following Asian Week. At Mary Boone Gallery, works by Liu Xiaodong, valued between $700,000 and $2,000,000, were displayed alongside Ai Weiwei's chandelier sculpture. L&M Arts showcased Tianbing Li's nostalgic series, Me & My Brother. James Cohan Gallery featured Tabaimo's three-screen installation that focused on public restrooms. The Project hosted Chen Xiaoyun's inaugural solo exhibition. Jack Shainman Gallery presented Subodh Gupta's installations reminiscent of César. Hyperrealist paintings by McDermott & McGough were on view at Cheim & Read, while George Condo and Jasper Johns exhibited crucifixions. Gagosian paired Yayoi Kusama with other artists, and Bruce Nauman's drawings inspired Peter Coffin's installation. Rashid Johnson's solo show echoed Obama's remarks on race.