Why is the concept behind his work more important than the technique? And what forms does Russian-Chinese culture take on the scrolls?

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Playful characters: exhibition of Russian-Chinese calligraphy opens in Moscow

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Amateur calligrapher Albert Krisskoy has unveiled a collection of works in the style of "shuphographics": an art form blending calligraphy, script, and linguistics. Through humour, the artist seeks to bring Russian and Chinese cultures closer together. His scrolls feature encrypted ironic aphorisms and puns on phonetically similar words.

Why is the concept behind his work more important than the technique? And what forms does Russian-Chinese culture take on the scrolls?

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