Yue Minjun
Biography1962 -
About the artist
Yue Minjun was born in Beijing, China, 1962. He is one of the most important contemporary artists of the Chinese movement Cynical Realism.
His work is instantly recognizable by a typical, laughing figure, representing the artist himself. The figure's trademark smile is hilarious and infectious, yet cynical and moching.
His work is instantly recognizable by a typical, laughing figure, representing the artist himself. The figure's trademark smile is hilarious and infectious, yet cynical and moching.