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Gordon Cheung and Mark Rappolt discuss China's global rise at Edel Assanti talk

exhibition · 2026-04-20

A conversation between artist Gordon Cheung and ArtReview editor-in-chief Mark Rappolt will take place at Edel Assanti in London on Wednesday 19 February at 7PM. The event coincides with Cheung's exhibition Tears of Paradise, which runs through 7 March. Their dialogue will examine themes in Cheung's recent practice, where he observes China's emergence as a twenty first century global superpower. Cheung's work frames contemporary events through historical lenses like the "Century of Humiliation" and the opium wars. The talk is free but requires registration due to limited space. Interested attendees can register online or contact eve@edelassanti.com. The venue is located at 74A Newman Street, London W1T 3DB.

Key facts

  • Gordon Cheung is an artist
  • Mark Rappolt is editor-in-chief of ArtReview and ArtReview Asia
  • The talk is on Wednesday 19 February at 7PM
  • The event is at Edel Assanti in London
  • Cheung's exhibition Tears of Paradise runs through 7 March
  • Discussion focuses on China as a twenty first century global superpower
  • Topics include the "Century of Humiliation" and opium wars
  • The talk is free but space is limited

Entities

Artists

  • Gordon Cheung

Institutions

  • ArtReview
  • ArtReview Asia
  • Edel Assanti

Locations

  • London
  • United Kingdom

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