Cao Fei is one of the most influential artists of the generation emerged for the last decade in both Chinese and the global scene. Her work reflects vividly the new ways of living and image production of the youth culture in the age of globalization in terms of culture and identity. Inspired by the specific forms of Asian Pop culture and new technology, her large body of work covers the widest media from performance, photography, video, and installation to the internet while social engagement and activism play a significant role too. She is today an iconic figure amongst the young public as well as a frequently topic of the media.