qu xu
Xu Qu: Navigating Identity in a Globalized China Born in Beijing in 1983, Xu Qu is a compelling voice within contemporary Chinese art, an artist whose work grapples with the complexities of individual identity against the backdrop of rapid globalization and societal shifts. His artistic journey reflects a unique blend of Eastern heritage and Western education, shaping a practice that explores power dynamics, social connections, and th…
The Lifeline
Scroll through qu xu's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
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Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups qu xu's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.
