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China Contemporary (English/German/Dutch Edition) - VERY GOOD. "China Contemporary" by Jaap Guldemond, published by NAi Publishers (2006), presents the first interdisciplinary overview of contemporary Chinese arts, architecture, urban planning, and visual culture. "China Contemporary" by Jaap Guldemond, published by NAi Publishers (2006) , presents the first interdisciplinary overview of contemporary Chinese arts, architecture, urban planning, and visual culture. This comprehensive English and German edition explores China's rapid urbanization and globalization through multiple cultural lenses, featuring works from approximately 20 Chinese artists and 10 architectural projects. The book examines diverse aspects of modern Chinese visual culture including television, photography, newspapers, games, and blogs, making it an essential reference for understanding China's contemporary creative landscape during a pivotal period of transformation. Edited by respected curator Jaap Guldemond, who has worked with major European museums, this scholarly yet accessible publication captures the dynamic emergence of new cultural expressions in one of the world's most rapidly changing societies, appealing to collectors of art books, architecture enthusiasts, and scholars of contemporary Chinese culture.