Yue Minjun is a Chinese contemporary artist known for his satirical self-portraits featuring exaggerated, laughing figures, blending pop art aesthetics with social and political commentary. His signature wide-grinning, identical pink-faced characters serve as a critique of conformity, absurdity, and the contradictions of modern society. Inspired by Chinese history, propaganda imagery, and Western surrealism, Yue’s work embodies the Cynical Realism movement, challenging both personal and collective identity. With increasing international recognition through exhibitions in Beijing, New York, London, Paris, and major museum collections, his paintings, sculptures, and limited-edition works are highly sought after. If you’re looking to acquire original Yue Minjun artworks or considering selling, request a complimentary valuation and connect with a network of serious collectors and art market specialists.
