Cai Guo-Qiang
1957
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Biography
Cai Guo-Qiang is a renowned Chinese contemporary artist known for his innovative works in various mediums such as gunpowder drawings, installations, and large-scale explosive art. He was born in 1957 in Quanzhou, China. Cai gained international recognition for his use of gunpowder as an artistic medium, blending Eastern philosophy and contemporary artistry to create thought-provoking pieces that explore themes of nature, culture, and politics.
Famous Quotes (5)
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Art making is a search through the world to find the essence of truth.
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I provoke a dialogue between different cultures and religions to discuss universal questions of humanity.
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Art can be a way of meditation, a way to find the essence of yourself.
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I draw inspiration from the energy of life, from the heavens and the earth, from the life that is fascinating and mysterious.
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Art is a journey of imagination, exploration, and expression, transcending boundaries and languages.