The Vision of History: The Collected Essays on Art History

The book is divided into two parts: the first part, "History, Writing, and Questions," mainly discusses research and writing on 20th-century and contemporary art history, addressing issues debated in the fields of art and history at the time, such as "How does the contemporary become history?" and "What constitutes contemporary history?" The second part, "Engaging with Art History," comprises reflections and records of my involvement in discussions on new art and artistic project practices over the years. This includes curating exhibitions like the "Guangzhou Biennale," "A Gift to Marco Polo," and "Reshaping History," which are significant experiments in new art history.

I believe history is the result of writing, just as classical studies, which form the foundation of art history, are the result of continuous exploration, reflection, and interpretation. Similarly, art history gradually takes shape through the processes of understanding and writing. It is within the practices of different authors writing art history that the constantly evolving landscape of art history emerges, offering a scenery that continually invites exploration.