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Liu Ye Storytelling

ooks hold a special place in Liu Ye’s heart. During China’s Cultural Revolution, the Beijing artist’s father, an author of children’s books, stashed away copies of banned Western fairytales; their illustrations made a lasting impression on the younger Liu, who is known today for his distinctive, boldly hued paintings featuring childlike and cartoonish characters. First staged in 2018 at Shanghai’s Prada Rong

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