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Zhang Wenzhi: Ride the Waves of Whales

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This new series of works, inspired by the marine mammal specimens housed in the Dalian Museum of Natural History, explores the intersection of history, mythology, and environmental change. Zhang Wenzhi delves into the profound historical significance of these specimens, many of which were collected during the Japanese colonial era and remain displayed in a Russian-style building dating back to the early 20th century.
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Title: Zhang Wenzhi: Ride the Waves of Whales
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This new series of works, inspired by the marine mammal specimens housed in the Dalian Museum of Natural History, explores the intersection of history, mythology, and environmental change.
Zhang Wenzhi delves into the profound historical significance of these specimens, many of which were collected during the Japanese colonial era and remain displayed in a Russian-style building dating back to the early 20th century.

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