Art Paris 2014: Chinese Talent

Four standout creators whose works question consumerism, women's position in society, authenticism and more

As France and China celebrate the 50th anniversary of their state relations, Art Paris 2014 (27-30 March at the Grand Palais) took the opportunity to shine the spotlight on the ever-evolving Chinese art scene. Around 90 artists were on show by ten galleries from Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong and 20 Western venues all offered the public a fascinating insight into what is happening right …

Lu Yang’s Uterus Man

The Shanghai-born artist's superhero rides a chariot made of human pelvic bone, and questions the laws of nature

Listed among the most influential young Chinese artists, Shanghai-born Lu Yang (who graduated from the prestigious China Academy of Art’s New Media Department) creates work that explores themes of death, disease, genetics and biomechanics. Behind her daring approach to creativity, there’s a strong interest in otaku (the Japanese term for those with obsessive hobbies or interests) culture, manga and a deep fascination with the physiology …

Charged: Isaïe Bloch

Last year's 3D Print Show Artist of the Year revolutionizes art and architecture

At the most recent 3D Printshow in London, artist and architect Isaïe Bloch took top honors as Artist of the Year with his work “Satire.” The intricate sculpture is just one of many that illuminates his multidisciplinary mastery, magnetizing vision and critical acclaim. Bloch’s company and atelier Ergatory, formed in 2008, produces a dizzying range of visionary works, everything from radical architectural concepts to skeletonized …