“The ancients would take years to mull over the correct answer to a question. Today we have only minutes to respond,” Zhang Xiaogang wrote in his diary in 1985. And in almost 30 years time, things only have accelerated.

As an observer and chronicler in contemporary Chinese art scene, Karen Smith launches her second book in the As Seen series—just two years after As Seen 2011 came out. Chronicled more than 30 artists and their notable works, the book is a guide to the ever-changing Chinese art world.

Karen is to join UCCA Director Philip Tinari at the book launch and forum in discussion concerning the new directions and especially how the social media has made things in the art world better and worse.

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FREE, ticket required.