China Power: Art Now After Mao

Set against a background of evocative landscapes and modern cityscapes, Getty’s film takes a look at the vibrant art scene in Beijing and Shanghai that has emerged since the Cultural Revolution ended in 1979. Many of China's contemporary artists are the rock stars of the art world, living a lifestyle more congruent with New York than the People's Republic of China. Getty includes interviews with some key figures, including Ai Weiwei, who is widely seen as the father of the country's conceptual art and was one of the architectural designers of Beijing's Bird's Nest stadium; and Zhang Xiaogang and Xu Bing, among China's most famous artists outside the country. At a time when the world is looking to the East, China Power asks whether Chinese artists are leading the way forward.

Free for members or with Museum admission. Film only: $8 general, $7 students and seniors.

Bruce Guenther, Chief Curator and Curator of Contemporary Art at the Portland Art Museum, will introduce the film on Sunday.

Whitsell Auditorium