Cai Guo-Qiang

Cai Guo-Qiang

Chinese contemporary artist

πŸ—“οΈJanuary 28, 1957 - Present
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πŸ“–Biography

Cai Guo-Qiang is a Chinese artist who lives and works in New York. He is best known for his signature explosion events and gunpowder drawings. He served as the Director of Visual and Special Effects for the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

πŸ†Major Works & Achievements

  • ✦Visual Director for 2008 Beijing Olympics
  • ✦Golden Lion at Venice Biennale
  • ✦Created iconic work 'Sky Ladder'

πŸ’¬Famous Quotes

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Gunpowder is energy, but also destruction.

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Art is my space-time tunnel to the universe.

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