Fang Yi and his friends are looking forward to making a name for themselves at this Biennale and establishing their reputation in Europe. With the same sentiment as all the lesser-known or lesser-known artists, I came to the Venice Biennale, the Vanity Fair of the Oscars of art, hoping to make a name for myself here and let linearism stand up a banner of its own in the midst of Europe's many schools.

But anticipation aside, none of the five expected that they would jump in front of the media in such a way. A well-known art critic who had been a sneer at the work of modern artists in a prestigious art journal had suddenly changed his style to praise a bunch of new hairy boys in the art world. Let the habit listen? Claire is sharp-tongued, and the cynical is a little uncomfortable.

Claire's praise not only attracted the attention of like-minded critics, but also attracted the attention of opposition critics, with the two factions praising linearism in the use of color and superb techniques, while critics said that linearism, with a clear bias towards realism, although it was innovative in color, was a kind of regression in the development of painting as a whole, especially some critics who fully supported modern art and abstract art, and even sneered at the works of the five people.

Whether it's good or bad, the five people who frequently appear in major European art media are undoubtedly popular! Along with these praises and disdain, it became so popular in the growing controversy! The fire made Fang Yi and his friends themselves can't believe it!

The result of the original plan was that there was one of Khima or Anders who could take the golden lion or the silver lion or something into his arms. Even a lion that doesn't matter what kind of foil. One of the two was a victory. If you think a little more perfectly, or if you have a little extravagance, both of them can each win a lion award. Of course, holding the lion together in a similar style, that's really a bit of a science fiction movie.

"I noticed the controversial young artists who appeared at the Venice Biennale. Their works are indeed gratifying, with magnificent lines, bright or calm picture effects, and in terms of expressing their emotions, they have chosen their own paths. The whole person emphasizes the use of lines and complementary colors, and some skillful support and control of classical techniques can often be seen on the picture! This shows the profound realism skills of the five young artists. Very unique style! It is not necessary to belong to a single school of painting!

Among the five, what impressed me the most was Yi? Fang, who was born in China. Then came to France as a young artist! There is no evil nostalgia for that wrong time in China, no green uniform, and no glittering personality cult in his work. Many of China's so-called artists have taken advantage of this impetuously. Taking advantage of our ignorance and curiosity about that period in China, we use this kind of work that depicts that wrong period to attract our attention, even though this period is defined as a disaster even in China!

But in Fang's work, I am glad that I don't see this, I only see the independent mind as an artist. And a free heart!

Bianchi......

Van der Marset......

Kanu ......

Flo ......".

-- British "Art Review" Jade ? Peer (Jed?Perl).

Authority within authority. A month later, the British art critic published an article by the critic Jade ? Peer's article, to a certain extent, affirms the works of Fang Yi and the five Khima. Although it is only a small length, with pictures and text in a few short paragraphs, plus a small commentary on the five people, its influence is not found in other art criticism magazines. 、

And now? Now Fang Yi 5 has become a popular fried chicken at the Venice Biennale, not to mention the works of Khima and Anders, in front of the small booths of Fang Yi, Artur and Ruud. Visitors who wanted to go out to see the paintings also lined up in a small line of twenty or thirty people.

Fang Yi was going to pick up some leaks and fill his pockets, and the idea of filling his pockets turned into a bubble. It's like being tied to the edge of your own stall, and from the beginning to the end, there is little chance to leave your stall. Not only to be interviewed by some European media, but also to answer some small questions from visitors. Not only Fang Yi, but also Artur and Ruud, who were pinned to their booths painfully and happily.

"Are you really from China? I didn't expect to see such a famous Chinese painter in Venice! A man in his forties, who had come to travel with his children and wife, asked Fang Yi in Chinese.

"Do you see the flag under your name at the door? That's my nationality, can't be wrong! And you listen to me, a proper Shicheng accent," Fang Yile jokingly said to the family of three in authentic Shicheng dialect.

The man smiled and said, "Yes, yes! It's not like Mandarin! ”。

"Let me explain my work to you?" Fang Yi said enthusiastically, Fang Yi was still very happy to meet a Chinese in a foreign country, although Chinese people are quite common in Europe, especially in France, but on this occasion Fang Yi is still very happy to tell this family of three about his artistic views.

The man waved his hand at Fang Yi and said, "You can rest for a while!" It's been a long time since we stood in line! We don't know much about art, but we heard that there is a Chinese artist in a famous painting school here, so we came to have a show or something! ”。

"Thank you!" A little warmth rose in Fang Yi's heart, and then he took this family of three to see his works.

These days, Fang Yi, Ruud and Artur have said a lot of things, and even Fang Yi and the three of them have to get something to protect their throats to take care of their throats, which can be regarded as a small price to become famous all of a sudden!

Next, not only Chinese tourists, but also some domestic lucky people who participated in the China Pavilion also came to Fang Yi's stall, but at this time, these so-called lucky people were not so lucky in front of Fang Yi! Because they are facing a rising star at this Venice Biennale!

These people aren't just here. It turned out that Zou Heming's application to let Fang Yi participate in the National Pavilion was dismissive, and the curator who refused with a face also came, but this time he didn't come to refuse Fang Yi. Instead, Fang Yi was invited to visit the National Pavilion.

To be honest, Fang Yi of the National Pavilion has seen it once, and every time he emphasizes what Chinese cards are played, the things in it really make Fang Yi not much interested, you are amazing when you see it once, but every time it is something that changes the soup without changing the medicine, it is really a little aesthetic fatigue.

Fang Yi went, turned around and nodded and said: Not bad! That's it.

When it comes to talking about the happiest, it's not Fang Yi and the five people! The happiest is the owner of Lawrence Gallery, who sits in the gallery's office in New York. Lawrence! That is, Zou Heming!

Outside the window, New York was already in full bloom, but none of the employees at the Lawrence Gallery had left, a dozen or so employees were at their desks or on the phone. Or busy with the things at hand.

"I'm sorry! Mr. Buster! All the works in our gallery have been sold! I'm sorry, but now their works are on display in Venice! Zou Heming listened to the phone with a smile on his face, his feet on his desk, and his body leaned on the boss's chair with a large back. Gently shaking backwards. And the telephone was placed on Zou Heming's belly.

The phone had just been spoken for less than a minute, when the female secretary at the door pushed the door and walked in, opened her mouth and said, "Mrs. Cohen is calling!" ”。

Zou Heming held the microphone and asked the female secretary, "Which Mrs. Cohen?" ”。

"Steven? Mrs. Cohen" The female secretary looked happily at her boss and said, "Mrs. Cohen of the hedge fund SACCapital! ”。 The female secretary said emphatically. The couple is now recognized in the United States as the richest man in the world to spend on art.

After listening to the female secretary's words, Zou Heming immediately nodded to the female secretary, then chatted into the microphone for a few words, and then answered the call from the high-roller.

"Do you have a crush on one of Fang Yi's works in the exhibition?" Zou Heming listened to the voice on the phone, and immediately opened his mouth to say surely.

After saying that, he was very embarrassed and said, "Mrs. Cohen, I am really happy that you appreciate the signed artists of our gallery. But the piece you're eyeing is now on display in Venice, and will be on display in several cities in the United States in the future. If you want to get it, it's at least a few months away! ”。

Now Zou Heming is happy heartache, the gallery said that there are no works left of the five people, but that's just to say to the outside world, each person still has one or two works, but these works are not the best of the five now, the best ones are Fang Yi's works after tossing out the main colors, and now they are all hanging on the walls of Venice!

There is no problem for Zou Heming's works to sell to some old customers, but if you want to buy them for this big financier, you can't get it.

"If you like it, you can buy it at the U.S. exhibition, because at that time, all the works will be officially sold, I'm really sorry!" After chatting for a while, Zou Heming put down the phone, and then he was stunned for a moment, and muttered: "I actually rejected Mr. and Mrs. Cohen today!" ”。

Zou Heming now feels like a dream, and the Cohens have fallen in love with Fang Yi's work! Even if he didn't say he wanted to refuse, he just wanted to meet people, and Lawrence, the owner of the small gallerist, was not that qualified. And now I'm actually postponing a work that people want on the phone.

Walking to the window, Zou Heming stretched out his hand and opened the blinds, looking at the dozen or so employees who were busy in the gallery, each with a happy smile on their faces, busy with the work at hand.

"It's been a great time these days!" Zou Heming clenched his fists and waved it, walked out of the office, and yelled at his employees: "I fucking love the Venice Biennale!" Guys, now we have five Damiens all at once? Hurst! ”。

Damien? Hearst's reputation in China is not very well-known, but when it comes to the diamond skull, that is, "For God's Love", which has caused great controversy, some people in China may know it. This artist, who also became an instant hit at the Venice Biennale, not only became popular, but also established his status in one fell swoop.

As soon as Zou Heming's words fell, more than a dozen employees hugged enthusiastic applause and whistles. The staff understands that when the contracted artist becomes famous, the gallery will become famous! It will no longer be the same as before, when it comes to Lawrence Gallery, many people don't know it. It won't be long before others say they don't know each other, and they can answer with a professional smile: Our gallery has signed five founders of the linealist school! (To be continued......)