He Xiangyu
Chinese · b. 1986
Sculpture, installation, drawing, video
DESCRIPTION
Born in Liaoning, He Xiangyu belongs to a generation that experienced China's rapid urbanization. He is best known for long-term conceptual projects like 'The Cola Project,' involving the boiled residue of tons of Coca-Cola, and 'Tank Project,' a life-size military tank made of luxury leather. His work critiques global capitalism and cultural boundaries.