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Fueled by Private Wealth, China’s Next Art Capital Thrives Off-Grid

"Artists choose to live in Hangzhou because the city nourishes their practice," artist and CAA professor Wu Junyong told Observer.

Fueled by Private Wealth, China’s Next Art Capital Thrives Off-Grid

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"Artists choose to live in Hangzhou because the city nourishes their practice," artist and CAA professor Wu Junyong told Observer.

"They don't want to spend energy on ineffective socializing."

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"Artists choose to live in Hangzhou because the city nourishes their practice," artist and CAA professor Wu Junyong told Observer. "They don't want to spend energy on ineffective socializing."

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