40 years in a brushstroke: Explore Chinese realist painter Liu Xiaodong's exhibition in Beijing
What does 40 years in the life of a Chinese painter look like? This special exhibition at Beijing's Taikang Art Museum offers an answer. The exhibition, "Liu Xiaodong: The River Divides, the World Connects," brings together more than 70 paintings spanning the late 1970s to 2025. As one of China's leading realist artists, Liu captures everyday life with honest, direct brushwork, offering a window into changes in Chinese society. (Produced by Li Bowen, Xie Runjia and intern Cui Jianing)