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The Art of the Hairy Monkey
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The Art of the Hairy Monkey
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The Art of the Hairy Monkey
The Art of the Hairy Monkey
The Art of the Hairy Monkey
The Art of the Hairy Monkey
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The Art of the Hairy Monkey

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The Art of the Hairy Monkey unveils the world of máohóu, an obscure, satirical folk art from Beijing dating back 200 years. Tiny mischievous figures are crafted from materials used in traditional Chinese medicine: cicada skins and magnolia buds. These miniature characters are placed in rich dioramas that mirror society through wit, irony, and gentle provocation. Long practiced yet rarely documented, the tradition of the 'Hairy Monkey' has recently been recognised as Intangible Cultural Heritage in China. This is the first dedicated publication on the subject outside its country of origin, offering an intriguing look at Chinese culture, subversive humour, and overlooked artistic traditions.

Roma Publications is an Amsterdam based art book publisher and design studio, founded in 1998 by graphic designer Roger Willems, and artists Mark Manders and Marc Nagtzaam. It is used as a platform to produce and distribute autonomous publications made in close collaboration with a growing number of artists, institutions, writers and designers. Related to the content, every issue has its own rule of appearance and distribution, varying from house to house papers to exclusive books. The publications so far are in editions between 2 and 150,000 copies. Occasionally, Roma also curates exhibitions. Current staff: Roger Willems, Jordi de Vetten and Erik van der Weijde

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Language: English, Chinese

Number of pages: 304

Dimensions: 17 x 22 cm

Release: 2026

ISBN: 9789464461039

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