The emotional entanglements between the prince and lead swan are impressive.

"He didn't break it to pieces and re-assemble those into something else but created a different story line to fit it in, a subject that's still sensitive for Chinese society."

The emotional entanglements between the prince and lead swan impressed Jin.

"An artwork that brings more attention to gay issues is worth lots of recognition. It marks social progress."

Contact the writer at zhangkun@chinadaily.com.cn

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597 Fuxing Zhonglu (Middle Road), Shanghai.

2 pm, 7:30 pm, Sept 25-Oct 5.

021-6472-6000.

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