Divas who dared

In a joint statement, M+'s De Ying associate curator, Wu Mo, and the associate curator of design and architecture, Tanja Cunz, describe Song as "one of the key figures in China's visual cultural sphere in the 1980s and 1990s".

"She may not be a household name today, yet the extraordinary story of her promoting global cultural exchange and contributing to social change continues to fascinate and inspire us," they say. "This exhibition is more than just a story of an individual mind striving for creativity and expression in a time of transformation and change. It represents the potential of each individual to pursue their own trajectory. Through the strength of M+'s interdisciplinary practice, we are able to fully portray the life and important legacy of Madame Song."