ZHANG XIAOGANG - My Dear Friends 02 (2002)

My Dear Friends 02, 2002

Artist: ZHANG XIAOGANG
Medium: Color lithograph on Lana vellum paper
Dimensions: 47 × 38.1 cm (sheet size 51 × 64 cm)
Edition: Limited edition of 99
Details: Signed and numbered

Description:
With My Dear Friends 02 (2002), Zhang Xiaogang continues his subtle exploration of collective memory and individual identity, a central theme in his work. Inspired by mid-20th century Chinese family portraits, he blends rigid realism with emotional surrealism. The impassive faces, with their deep gazes, appear frozen in time, while slight color shifts and blurred areas introduce a sense of unease and emotional distance. This color lithograph, imbued with melancholy and silent tenderness, questions the weight of the past and the construction of the self within a cultural and historical context shaped by collectivism.

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FAQ 

Is this Zhang Xiaogang artwork an original edition?

Yes, this 2002 edition of My Dear Friends 02 is an authentic limited edition color lithograph on Lana vellum paper, signed and numbered by Zhang Xiaogang.

What medium was used for this edition?

The work is a color lithograph on Lana vellum paper, characteristic of Zhang Xiaogang’s portrayal of identity, memory, and the emotional resonance of Chinese family portraiture.

Does the artwork come with documentation?

Yes. It is delivered with a certificate of authenticity and provenance documentation.

Is this edition a good investment?

Limited editions by Zhang Xiaogang—especially works from the My Dear Friends series exploring collective memory and emotional history—are highly collectible and sought after in the contemporary Asian art market.

Is worldwide shipping available?

Yes, we ship worldwide with full insurance, professional packaging, and tracking.