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In 1979, Beijing was brimming with vitality and hope. That May, a group of self-taught young artists in Beijing formed the "Stars Art Group." Among the core members were Huang Rui, Ma Desheng, Zhong Acheng, Qu Leilei, Wang Keping, Yan Li, Bo Yun (Li Yongcun), Li Shuang, Mao Lizi, Yang Yiping, and others. Despite their diverse backgrounds and artistic training, these youths shared similar ideals, uniting to achieve a common goal: to present a gift to their people on September 27, 1979.

On September 27, 1979, just three days before the 30th anniversary of the People's Republic of …