Clay peasants help lay old ghosts to rest

The exploitation of the poor during the early 20th century is the theme of a new exhibition at Shanghai Art Museum, which focuses on belabored peasants paying rent to an unscrupulous landlord.

The 100-plus clay sculptures were made by teachers and students of Sichuan Fine Arts Academy in the 60s.

Ten years later a set of replicas were made using lighter and longer-lasting copperized glass.