The Transformation of the Red Memory: Historical Painting by Chinese Immigrants in Russia in The Context of Modern Art

Abstract

The article is devoted to the study of the phenomenon of the "red memory" of Chinese immigrants in Russia as a transnational cultural resource. Based on the material of visual images of the XX-XXI centuries, the evolution of this heritage in a global artistic context is analyzed. The methodology combines the approaches of visual anthropology and art history. The analysis shows how the emigrant artists balanced between the state order and ethnic identity. The study of exhibition practices reveals the transformation of communication channels from traditional exhibitions to digital platforms. The key conclusion is the identification of contradictions in the structure of "nation–class– international". This tension is expressed through visual techniques: color contrast, collage, and working with space. In the future, heritage can be integrated into global discourse through digital technologies and intercultural dialogue. The Red Memory is seen as a resource for building a community with a common destiny for humanity.