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BranD No.59
The Theater of Art Beyond Time and Space
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This issue is ideal for readers passionate about arts and culture, especially those interested in contemporary Chinese art and the intersection of art and design. Designers, artists, and creative enthusiasts will find inspiration within its pages.
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See moreIn this issue, the BranD team invited four emerging Chinese artists: Yan Cong, Xiang Yata, Wang Mengsha and Lu Shan. Through the art power, BranD hopes to release readersβ imagination about the world and let the free spirit of art run through their soul.
Exploring an artistic experience that is one of a kind both in content and design
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Art is always the muse of designers and a catalyst for design inspiration and creativity. Every art movement, as well as every avant-garde artist, awakens the restless heart of designers and guides them to reimagine the world.
In this issue, the BranD team invited four emerging Chinese artists: Yan Cong, who intends to shake the world of contemporary art; Xiang Yata, who creates a boundless universe through daily routine; Wang Mengsha, who overturns the impression of traditional Chinese ink and wash painting; and Lu Shan, who depicts a kaleidoscope of life with her overwhelming artist instinct.
Through the power of art, BranD hopes to release readers' imagination about the world and let the free spirit of art run through their soul.
Features four cover options in mixed cartons; orders will be selected at random.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9789887895312
Publisher: SendPoints Publishing Co., Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 15 October 2021
Country: Hong Kong
Imprint: SendPoints Publishing Co., Ltd
Audience: Professional and scholarly
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Width: 225.0mm
Height: 295.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 200
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