How Can Portrait Paintings Represent Individual Identity and Social Climate? @AsiaSocietyHK
How Can Portrait Paintings Represent Individual Identity and Social Climate?  @AsiaSocietyHK
Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
Award-winning Chinese portrait painter Professor Li Qian’s classically staged tableau paintings are renowned for their portrayals of the individual as part of a collective. In conversation with Gao Yi, he shared insights into his practice with a presentation of significant works throughout his career.

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Intro (00:00)
Opening Remarks (00:08)
Fireside Chat (03:36)
Q&A (01:07:23)
Closing Remarks (01:18:28)

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