Step into the mirrored universe of Zhan Wang (展望) — one of China’s most visionary contemporary artists.

His “Artificial Rocks (假山石)” transform ancient Chinese scholar’s stones into mirror-polished stainless-steel sculptures, reflecting both the natural world and our digital age. Blending tradition, technology, and philosophy, Zhan Wang’s works explore how humanity sees itself across time and space — ancient mountains reimagined for the modern world.

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