Part I The Evolving role of the state in the arts, 1978-89 -- The system of state support for the arts -- The debate over Luo Zhongli's 'Father' -- Introducing market reform in the arts, 1978-89 -- The changing economics of mainstream art practice -- Emerging entrepreneurialism in the arts -- Nascent commercial venues inside China -- Between state and market -- Discourse and debate about the market and the state -- Alternative media platforms -- Alternative exhibition platforms -- The 'China/Avant Garde exhibition' -- Big business 1990-93 -- Making a market for contemporary Chinese art -- Wang Guangyi and the 'Great criticism' series -- The Chinese avant-garde moves offshore.