China's copypainting village remix history's best art

Makeshift visited the Chinese village of Dafen. Building on its notorious reputation for knockoff art, the town is branching into new economic and artistic terrain.
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Filmed and edited by Seth Coleman

[@smithwill9952]

Respects to the interviewee of his perseverance and full commitment to his career.

[@lichuanhe1185]

This is arguably the best short documentary about Dafen Village I can find in KZbin.

[@Constantinesis]

Beautifull ! Really appreciate his honesty!

[@Xoxocooks]

Beautiful, thanks for sharing this story. I especially love the timelapse.

[@manpotrait]

I like so much this places..

[@sheebavarughese6828]

Nice documentary. Thanks for sharing

[@redlinestudiosinc]

What is the name of the artist profiled?

[@nickr.t.7959]

Most maestros learned by copying, then they learned how to reinterpret artworks until they have their own artistic style and techniques

[@Marguerita679]

This people are true artists. And if they were in countries that were wealthier they could have much greater opportunities. In the West people with almost no talent creating spots on paper and are selling their "pieces" for thousands... It is so unfair. You are artists people you should feel proud. Greatest from Greece!

[@williamschlenger1518]

These guys are terrific.Im a portrait artist and these people really impress me.

[@dyradottir]

Does anyone know the name of the artist (Or in his words; craftsman)? It's odd that it isn't specified at all.

[@MariaAlvarez-sm8bv]

Dafen Is an extraordinary place to visit.

[@nirmalan5590]

I never buy a painting painted by great artists? Know why? Because I copy. Why should I buy an expensive painting when there is more fun in recreating?

[@edicya]

Many started to copy then they developed their own style.

[@legendhasitstudio]

Many , many many rich Muslims own great collections

[@Artist_tanu256]

Which bored use your drawing

[@josevega4807]

He should be a restored of art maybe people won't criticized to much

[@takingoutthetrash1512]

man they are good!... god bless china

[@clince-rx2be]

even copying is an art.why should only rich whites haves art.poor should also have it

[@Sierraone1]

I agree with what the chinese painter said, what they do is craftsmanship, since they produce no original work.

[@franciscusnuyts627]

There also rich non white people . IQ IS A MYTH !!!!!!!!! With only the RICH I 100% agree .

[@deidradahl2802]

Asians, especially the Chinese are very gifted, and innovative

[@ellarry5519]

Where can i buy this paintings?

[@ruitianyang7961]

El LARRY 深圳

[@thedirector2878]

In the USA anyone can be can artist even with shitty art but they put so much effort to create an identical peice I truly support it.

[@nirmalan5590]

Maybe my painting won't sell at a price the great masters do, but that's okay.

[@rmorris4598]

The painting itself doesn't matter. It never does or a fake would be the same price as an original. Stupid people with stupid money are buying autographs in stead of the art. I love when those people get burned! Karma is a bitch!