20th century Chinese art often depicts the relationship between humans and nature. Currently on display, the M K Lau Collection, co-presented with Sotheby's in Hong Kong, features Four Seasons by Zhang Daqian. These paintings skillfully display the changing of time through the lens of nature. Our Host James Chau speaks with the exhibit’s curator about co-existing with nature and the different artists’ expressions of rural life.
Part 1: Ink and Brush
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