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The Explosive Works of Cai Guo-Qiang

New York based artist Cai Guo-Qiang creates amazing artworks that leave an impact. His bold works have gained him international recognition. He makes site-specific works and incorporates unusual materials. Head-On is one such installations featuring 99 wolves charging into a transparent wall. He is also known for detonating an array of firework explosives that leave an very distinctive residue behind. The residue from the explosions become art artifacts and have been diplayed in prominent museums and gallries around the world. Cai Guo-Qiang primary mediums are gunpowder drawings, explosion events, installations, and social projects. See more after the jump!


New York based artist Cai Guo-Qiang creates amazing artworks that leave an impact. His bold works have gained him international recognition. He makes site-specific works and incorporates unusual materials. Head-On is one such installations featuring 99 wolves charging into a transparent wall. He is also known for detonating an array of firework explosives that leave an very distinctive residue behind. The residue from the explosions become art artifacts and have been diplayed in prominent museums and gallries around the world. Cai Guo-Qiang primary mediums are gunpowder drawings, explosion events, installations, and social projects.













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