In 1978, Cao Fei was born in Guangzhou — aka the factory of the world — , where she studied art. Today, she lives and works in Beijing, China’s capital. She is considered one of the leading artists of her generation. Her work across multiple media — including video, photography, sculpture, digital media and installation — examines how social and technological change, economic growth and globalization shape human life, society, social relationships and collective perceptions in China since Deng Xiaoping introduced dramatic reform policies in 1978. Cao Fei...