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"Angel the First" by Cui Xiuwen
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Ever since artists began studying history, the use of landscape has loomed large in their work. Because it can say so many things, a landscape is often used as a metaphor for life experiences - a place to escape political pressures, for example, or somewhere to hide and recharge your batteries.
Landscape Topology at the Magee Art Gallery, Beijing, is a thought-provoking exhibition in which the artists have reconstructed scenes through their use of heaven and earth, grass and trees, and clouds and water.
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"Three Trees" by Tu Hongtao
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On display are 13 sets of paintings, color-print photos and video installations by 10 artists, including Cui Xiuwen, Dong Wensheng, Gao Shiqiang and Jiang Zhi.