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The China Avant-Garde Exhibition[1] is one of the most significant exhibitions in the history of Chinese contemporary art. Opening on February 5, 1989 at the National Art Museum of China (previously called the National Art Gallery), this exhibition included over 186 artists and approximately 300 artworks from all over China. artists and 290 artworks. [2] Widely regarded as a pivotal moment in the history of contemporary Chinese art, the exhibition provided a comprehensive view of the experimental works that emerged in mainland China after 1985.[3] Examples of experiments include "gunshots," "shrimp selling," "foot washing," and "bomb threat" were deemed controversial, and led to the closing of the exhibition twice in its 15-day run.[3][4]