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Asian art now / Melissa Chiu, Benjamin Genocchio

A survey of contemporary Asian art since the 1990s, examining how artists engage with politics, history, and the urban environment. It features works by established and emerging artists across diverse media, including painting, photography, installation, and video art.

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