HE An

He An, born in 1970 in Wuhan, China, lives and works in Beijing. Since the late 1990s, he has transformed neon Chinese characters into emotional and visual landscapes that reflect the atmosphere of Chinese cities. His work spans various mediums, including installation, sculpture, and photography, often using industrial materials to create sensory narratives. He An’s art engages with cultural, historical, and social issues, making his work relevant to both geopolitical and aesthetic discussions.

An Instant of My Purity Is Worth A Lifte Time of Your Lies (title taken from Tueurs nés)
LED sur Lightbox 2014 120 × 120 × 10 cm
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