Text on a white background reads: 'Should an Artist Take a Stance? A Critical Reflection on Stance, Neutrality, and Contemporary Artistic Subjecthood. November 25th to 30th. Lihong Bai.'
A man lying face down on the ground with his arms spread out in front of him, in front of a large outdoor stage with a portrait of Mao Zedong and Chinese banners, under a traditional Chinese building with a tiled roof, against a clear blue sky.
List of topics related to art, culture, and social issues, including reflections on stance, generational changes, art education, Asian artists, global demand for art, migrant artists, conflict, and seasons.
A page of text titled "Reflection on Taking a Stance" discusses shifting conversation topics from Sino-Japanese tensions to Israeli-Palestinian conflict and Russia-Ukraine war, and questions whether artists hold political or ethical stances. It includes a philosophical example involving Chinese philosophy and moral wrongdoing.
A two-page academic article printed in black text on white paper, discussing contemporary art, Asian artists, and cultural issues.
Page of a reflection, titled 'Journeying Toward Spring,' describing an outdoor experience feeding geese, seagulls, and ducks by the river as a tranquil act awaiting spring.
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