Step into the China Art Museum in Shanghai, where history is etched in wood and ink. The exhibition Carving History showcases powerful prints from the New Woodcut Movement (1931–1949), revealing how artists turned creativity into a weapon during China's War of Resistance. 🖼️💥
From Wang Qi's haunting Flesh-Bombing Defender—inspired by a pilot's sacrifice in the 1937 Battle of Shanghai—to Li Lu's sharp satires of fascist leaders, these works blend raw emotion with political grit. At a time when cameras were rare, woodcuts became the Instagram of their era, documenting struggles and heroism for the masses. 📸✨
Curators highlight how these prints united communities, blending traditional techniques with urgent messages. Think of it as a viral campaign—before hashtags existed. 🎯 Today, the exhibition reminds us that art isn't just for galleries; it's a megaphone for change. 🔥
