As the Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing moves away from its previous focus of producing state propaganda art, the school is embracing a more liberal and experimental approach. China is in the midst of a commercial art boom and many students at the academy are feeling pressure to produce pieces for the commercial market. Watch The New York Times Video here.

Professor Lu Pinchang with 6 students from Central Academy of Fine Arts, Beijing, China. CAFA is the #1 art school in China (dbeaulieu).