Afterall Publishes Essay on Ethnic Identity in Chinese Painting and Dialect
The 53rd edition of Afterall Journal, titled 'Medium/Metaphor/Milieu', was recently released. It includes a notable essay by Hera Chan and Alvin Li, which investigates the interplay of ethnicity, art, and language within the context of art exhibitions in China. Readers can access the full piece through subscription, with individual essays available for purchase via the University of Chicago Press. This publication stands out for its innovative perspective, diverging from traditional themes commonly found in art discussions. The essay became available to readers on September 13, 2022.
Key facts
- Essay published on 13 September 2022
- Part of Afterall Journal Issue 53, 'Medium/Metaphor/Milieu'
- Authors: Hera Chan and Alvin Li
- Title: 'Becoming Ethnic in China: A ‘Good Story’ Told in Painting and Dialect'
- Full text available only to subscribers
- Individual articles purchasable via University of Chicago Press
- Issue focuses on the exhibitionary in and beyond exhibitions
- Related articles include works on Inauk S. Gullah and Gonzalo Díaz
Entities
Artists
- Hera Chan
- Alvin Li
- Inauk S. Gullah
- Gonzalo Díaz
Institutions
- Afterall
- University of Chicago Press
- Afterall Journal
Locations
- China
Sources
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