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These sculptures by Chinese artist Wang Ruilin would be impressive solely based on their near life-sized and incredibly detailed depictions of whales, deer, oxen and more, but he adds an extra dash of surrealism. Each animal features elements of nature blending into their bodies. Rocks, landforms and clouds emerge from their backs and antlers to create a dreamlike vision of coexistence. Ruilin explained that he is largely influenced by traditional Chinese artists, like Xu Belhong whose paintings of horses made a particular impact on Ruilin as a child. Wang Ruilin Wang Ruilin […]
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Mourning Cecil Taylor: The Week’s Best Classical Music Moments on YouTube The free-jazz innovator, an Icelandic composer and Bach were among the highlights. Read More…
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Sublime Leontyne: The 8 Best Classical Music Moments of the Week on YouTube The divine Ms. Price, a vivid piano concerto and Wagner were among the highlights. Read More…
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