Shi Xinning

born in 1969 in Liaoning (China)

"Harmony co-exists with conflict, absurdity goes with truth. I want to express the worrying reality, while you are fascinated by the appearance." SX

Trained in China, Shi Xinning’s paintings are influenced by both social realism and European styles. He investigates dynamics of both the west’s Eurocentric and China’s isolationist past world views, humorously illustrating icons and visual themes from the Chinese cultural revolution, particularly Mao Zedong. His insertion of Mao into the fabric of western collective conscience seems entirely plausible. Infusing the totems of propaganda currency with a sense of normality and humility, Shi Xinning's work is done in black and white, with some sepia tones. This choice, along with his reproduction of famous press photographs from history, helps establish his "photographic" or "newspaper" style.

Born in 1969 in the province of Liaoning, China. After graduating in 1990 at the Lu Xun Academy of Fine Arts in Shenyang, he began his career as a full-time artist. Only ten years later, Shi Xinning began to produce those that later became his masterpieces: Mao's portraits. He currently lives and works in Beijing.

Solo Exhibitions (selected)

2015
Modern Times, Primae Noctis Art Gallery, Lugano, CH

2013
Idea or Event, Primo Marella Gallery, Milan, IT

2012
The Virtual Placement of Truth, White Box Museum of Art, Beijing, CN

2009
Tale of the Two Cities, Arndt and Partner, Berlin, DE

2008
Shi Xinning Solo Show, Arndt and Partner, Zurich, CH
Collection exhibition of Shi Xinning Works?SHINE Art Space, Shanghai, CN

2007
Polyphony Arndt and Partner, Berlin, DE

2001
Fake Reality, Fun Art Gallery, Beijing, CN

Group Exhibitions (selected)

2015
The M+Sigg Collection: Chinese Art from the 1970 to now, The Whiteworth Art Gallery, Manchester, GB

2014
Civilization II-Yulin, Xi’an Fine OCAT Contemporary Art Center, Shannxi, CN

2013
Timeline: An Exhibition of Contemporary Art, YOUR MENT Art Center, Nanning, CN
Enlightened Nature, Amy Li Gallery, Beijing, CN

2011
15 Days: A Collaborative Work?White Box Museum of Art, Beijing, CN

2010
History Class, Pekin Fine Arts, Beijing, CN

2009
Cina, Rinascita contemporanea, Palazzo Reale, Milan, IT

2008
Lovely Blossoms and Full Moon: Yuz Collection of Chinese Contemporary Art, Yuz Art Museum Jakarta, ID
Hypallage: The Post-Modern Mode of Chinese Contemporary Art, The OCT Art & Design Gallery, Shenzhen, CN
The Revolution Continues: New Chinese Art, Saatchi Gallery, London, GB
See History 2008 Kunsthalle zu Kiel, DE
Art xinès contemporani de la collecció Sigg, Fundació Joan Miró, Barcelona, ES
360°-Chinese Contemporary Art New Visions, Technopolis, Athens, GR
La Cina É Vicina Palazzo Delle Arti Naples, IT
Free Zone: China, BSI, Lugano, CH

2007
Pocheon Asia Biennale 2007, Pocheon, KR
Black White Grey, Art Now, Beijing, China
Moscow Biennial, Chinese Contemporary SOCIAL ART Exhibition, The State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, RU
Remixed & Revisited: New Visions on China, Arndt & Partner, Zurich, CH

2006
The Road Map of Painting II, BTAP, Beijing, CN
China Coup, The Red Mansion Foundation, London, GB
The Self-made Generation, Shanghai Zendai Museum of Modern Art, Shanghai, CN

2005
The Road Map of Painting, 798 Space, Beijing, CN
Beyond Temporality, Pingyao, CN
Dream Producers (IV/VI), Xin Dong Cheng Space for Contemporary Art, Beijing, CN
Beijing Stories, The Red Mansion Foundation, London, GB
Mahjong – Chinese Gegenwartskunst aus der Sammlung Sigg, Kunstmuseum Bern, CH
China Contemporary Painting, Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio, Bologna, IT

2004
Land Scapes, Shanghai Gallery of Art, Shanghai, CN
New Perspectives in Chinese Painting, Marella Arte Contemporanea, Milan, IT
China’s Photographic Painting, China Art Seasons, 798 Art Zone, Beijing, CN

2003
Moyemode Moyemobude, 798 Art Zone, Beijing, CN
China Art Now, Marella Arte Contemporanea, Milan, IT

2002
Contemporary Art Exhibition – Deduct, Fabricate, Copy, Beijing, CN

1999
Out-of-control, Beijing, CN

1998
In the City- Individuality, Beijing, CN

1994
Northeast China Contemporary Art Exhibition, Shenyang, CN

1993
China Biannual Oil Painting Exhibition, Beijing, CN

**Shi Xinning - Turn Around**
2015 - Oil on canvas - 120 x 120 cm

**Shi Xinning - Ramble**
2015 - Oil on canvas - 100 x 81 cm

**Shi Xinning - Exhortation**
2015 - Oil on canvas - 100 x 100 cm

**Shi Xinning - Try This**
2015 - Oil on canvas - 100 x 100 cm

Shi Xinning

Turn Around

2015

Ramble

2015

Exhortation

2015

Try This

2015