Presented in this book is a collection of articles, essays and text materials on the various aspects of contemporary Chinese art, which have appeared in the online web journal Chinese-art.com during 1998-1999. Issues such as Chinese modernity, Chinese feminist values and art, evolution of ink and wash painting, photography and video art, and regional artistic development are discussed by renowned art critics and art historians in the field of contemporary Chinese art and culture. Reviews of exhibitions, interviews with artists, and profiles of both artists and contributors are also featured. This book serves as an informative document of the shifting pulses of China’s creative scene in the 90s, as well as points to an exciting future for the development of contemporary Chinese art.