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Contemporary Art as Artistic Attitude: Li Xianting | Feature by AnArtSpace
20 November 2020
Chinese art critic and curator Li Xianting proposed that contemporary art should not be defined solely by style, medium, or period. Instead, he viewed it as an artistic attitude shaped by lived experience and cultural awareness.
For Li, contemporary art begins with an artist’s response to the present. Painting, calligraphy, photography, sculpture, and installation are only forms of expression. What matters is the position an artist takes within society and culture.
His ideas played an important role in shaping discussions around Chinese contemporary art, encouraging broader perspectives on artistic practice and cultural identity.
Li Xianting’s writings continue to influence artists, curators, and institutions engaged in contemporary art today.