Untitled (Smile-ism No. 8), 2006 Neutral Tones March 1968

March 1968

with each work named after historically significant empresses who wielded considerable influence during their reigns

This rare and complete set

with 8 additional artist's proofs (numbered I/VIII to VIII/VIII)

Untitled (Smile-ism No. 8), 2006 Neutral Tones March 1968Untitled (Smile ism No. 8)" (2006) is a significant lithograph by Chinese contemporary artist Yue Minjun, representing a pivotal moment in post 1989 Chinese art. The print showcases Yue's iconic self referential figure with its exaggerated grin, executed in his characteristic bright pink flesh tones against a stark background. The lithograph embodies the core principles of Cynical Realism, an influential art movement that emerged in early 1990s