The author critiques the development of museums in China. She focuses on the political sensationalism their installations promote: they emphasise the historical significance of the artwork rather than their artistic value.

Note: 'On Exhibit in China’s Art Museums: Growing Pains’ is the same article, but with a different title.

This article was accessed on 15 Jun 2009 at http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/04/arts/design/04museums.html.

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