Tong Kunniao, who at age 26 is well on his way to becoming a shooting star not only in China, belongs to a generation of unconventional artists who is radically setting themselves apart from the matadors and pioneers of the Chinese avant-garde with their concepts, visions, and ideas.

This exhibition, curated by Heinz-Norbert Jocks, When Dog’s Mouth Spits Ivory, is the fascinating result of one month of research in Düsseldorf that began with visits to area flea markets.