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Contemporary Chinese Art News 04/2016 (Page 2)

Adrian Cheng On K11 Art Malls and “Incubating Communities”

Let's go back to the idea of China. China doesn't have any art education in public schools or schools. So people don't understand what creativity means, they don't have access to art, contemporary art, or creativity. So I have this art foundation where ... (Apr 12, 2016, BLOUIN ARTINFO)

China: Shanghai on a shoestring

To the northeast is the Urban Planning Exhibition Hall, with a scale model of Shanghai's fast-changing cityscape and exhibits on its evolution. Northwest is the Shanghai Art Museum in the horse track's former clubhouse. It has displays of contemporary ... (Apr 12, 2016, New Zealand Herald)

Sheikha Mayassa: Art is very powerful because it has no boundaries

... including the importance of investing in culture, QM's focus on nurturing emerging talent, bringing contemporary artists to Qatar and QM's latest exhibition as part of the Qatar China 2016 Year of Culture: What About the Art? Contemporary Art from ... (Apr 12, 2016, Peninsula On-line)

The man who has a Gormley in his loo

Here are African sculptures, beside ancient Chinese pottery and spectacular pieces of modern ceramics. And on ... “There was a formidable lady at the Contemporary Art Society called Nancy Balfour, who said to me, 'Darling, only buy living artists!' The ... (Apr 13, 2016, Telegraph.co.uk)

Protests Erupt in Iran as Government Allegedly Plans Handover of Tehran's Art Museum to Private Foundation

Huang has published numerous books including Politics and Theology in Chinese Contemporary Art: Reflections on the Work of Wang Guangyi, (2014), and Thoughts and Actions in the Art World, (1991). Between 1994 and 1996 Huang worked as an editor ... (Apr 13, 2016, Artforum)

Yana Peel Named CEO of the Serpentine Galleries

She has been a trustee at the Serpentine since 2015, and is cochair of Hong Kong's contemporary art space Para Site, where she worked with director and curator Cosmin Costinas to shift the venue from a government-funded to private-funded model. A ... (Apr 13, 2016, Artforum)

Image expert 'de-geekifies' MP

YOUR plucky correspondent was in Hong Kong last week and, while viewing a major exhibition of Chinese contemporary art, noticed with some satisfaction that one of the important milestones mentioned was the coming of the Asia Pacific Triennial of ... (Apr 13, 2016, Courier Mail)

Irish Museum of Modern Art Launches Private Fund to Support Contemporary Art

Huang started curating in the 1990s and organized prominent shows including the first Guangzhou Biennial (1992, China), the third Contemporary Art Triennial (1999, Brisbane, Australia), the first Guangzhou Triennial (2002, China), “State Legacy ... (Apr 13, 2016, Artforum)

Culture scene: museums and art galleries

Asia Society Texas Center: "We Chat: A Dialogue in Contemporary Chinese Art," group show, through July 3; $5; 1370 Southmore; 713-496-9901, asiasociety.org. Blaffer Art Museum: "38th Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition," through April 23; 4173 Elgin, ... (Apr 13, 2016, Chron.com)

Kengo Kuma Completes a New Chinese Art Center with Aluminum Panels

Former industrial spaces have become the preferred flagships for contemporary art museums and galleries around the world. There's the Tate Modern, once a London power station; the Nabisco factory turned Dia: Beacon, in New York; and, more recently, ... (Apr 13, 2016, Architectural Digest)

Julie Becker (1972–2016)

Finland Selects Representatives for 2017 Venice Biennale

French Expert Authenticates Caravaggio Found in Attic

Fountainheads

DO WESTERNERS take Chinese artists seriously as artists? Or are they merely illustrations of a changing China? Uli Sigg, a Swiss businessman and former ambassador to Beijing, began buying Chinese contemporary art in the 1970s, when artists, often ... (Apr 14, 2016, The Economist)

ArtsBeat | Tate Modern Announces Revamping of Collections for Opening of New Wing

LONDON —Tate Modern, the modern and contemporary art museum in London, on Thursday announced a reorganization of its collection displays that will be unveiled when a new wing opens on June 17. The 10-story brick-clad extension, designed by the ... (Apr 14, 2016, New York Times (blog))

Things to Do in Connecticut, April 16 Through April 24

MASHANTUCKET Katt Williams will perform on April 23 and 24 in the Grand Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino, 350 Trolley Line Boulevard. Tickets are $38, $60 and $79. For further information: 800-200-2882 or foxwoods.com. Credit Chad Batka for The ... (Apr 14, 2016, New York Times)

Wang Yin Brings 'The Gift' to Beijing

Untitled, 2008. October 05, 2013. Sotheby's Hong Kong. Contemporary Asian Art (Lot 915). $ 116,100 -. $ 154,800 USD. $ 237,360 USD. Premium. Wang Yin. On The Train, 2008. November 30, 2013. Sotheby's Beijing. Modern and Contemporary Chinese Art ... (Apr 14, 2016, Blouinartinfo)

Christie's Auction: a Rock, a Basketball, Hitler on His Knees

But business is business, and the rock head's owner, J. Michael Evans, president of the Chinese e-commerce firm Alibaba, was apparently ready to sell. Mr. Hammons hasn't complained (he doesn't give interviews), the Mnuchin Gallery declined to comment ... (Apr 15, 2016, New York Times)

The Critical Problems Facing Chinese Contemporary Art

Critical reception of contemporary Chinese art from inside and outside China has focused largely on sociopolitical issues, national historical events, narratives of popular culture, and record market prices. However, limited consideration has been ... (Apr 15, 2016, Sixth Tone)

The Chinese Art Hub You've Never Heard Of

One of several water towns in eastern China to be dubbed the “Venice of the East,” Wuzhen lacks its European namesake's international standing when it comes contemporary art—and that of its nearby Shanghai, too. However, the Wuzhen International ... (Apr 15, 2016, Artsy)

Art market ripe for abuse, say campaigners

Ms McAndrew's report concluded that global art sales fell last year by 7 per cent to $63.8bn and sales in China dropped 23 per cent to $11.8bn. To compile the figures, she relied in part on a survey of galleries. For this year's ... Stefan von Bartha ... (Apr 17, 2016, Financial Times)

West Palm Beach: It has its own distinct identity

The Norton Museum of Art has an outstanding permanent collection that includes American, Chinese, European and Contemporary art, as well as a noteworthy photography collection. Just a short distance away − and very different in size and ambience − is a ... (Apr 17, 2016, The Delaware County Daily Times)

Estonia to promote the country in Beijing

The Estonian embassy in Beijing, together with other government agencies, is organising a week-long promotion week for Estonia in the Chinese capital with cultural events, thus celebrating 25 years of diplomatic relations with China. The events ... (Apr 17, 2016, Estonian World (press release) (blog))

World news photos: Judicial crisis in Mexico, mouth fire and more

In this screen grab taken off an online ad released by SK-II on April 7, 2016 a female character described to be one of several struggling with the social pressure to get married is seen crying during an interview. The four-minute online ad for skin ... (Apr 17, 2016, seattlepi.com)

Donated sculpture at Sarasota roundabout aims to unite

Blessing Hancock, a world-renowned sculptor whose work is in cities throughout the United States, China and Canada, said she worked with local nonprofit “Embracing Our Differences” to create a contemporary art design that symbolizes unity and the ... (Apr 18, 2016, The Ledger)

Ovation showcases her US$4.5 million dollar art collection

Inspired by Confucius' 'Wherever you go, go with all your heart' sentiment, the collection was curated by London-based Peter Millard and Partners and features contemporary art from artists worldwide. “The true essence of a Royal Caribbean vacation is ... (Apr 18, 2016, Cruise and Ferry)

The Goulandris collection destined for new Athens museum

“Even if someone had this kind of money, they would never come across these works. They are no longer on the market,” Greek artist Pavlos (born Pavlos Dionysopoulos in 1930) once said of the stunning art collection amassed by Greek shipowner Basil ... (Apr 18, 2016, Kathimerini)

How Putin Silences Dissent

Vigilante groups soon started harassing gay activists and disrupting contemporary art exhibitions. The crackdown ... Russia does not have a Chinese-style firewall, and the Russian Internet remains a relatively free realm for public discussion. But the ... (Apr 18, 2016, Foreign Affairs (subscription))

“Splashing Ink” Lecture showcases contemporary Chinese art

The traditional art of calligraphy in China offers a visual syntax for communication through a combination of aesthetic and spiritual precision, but for Chinese abstract ink brush artist Lan Zhenghui, he uses traditional black ink to reflect emotional ... (Apr 18, 2016, FIUSM)

Piece By Piece :: Connecting with Scott Patt

Whether it's going to China or going to India, or taking personal trips to Turkey and Russia, it really gives great perspective on how tiny we really are and how much bigger everything else is. .... I have a lot of appreciation for the greats of ... (Apr 18, 2016, The Hundreds)

From Avatars to Zombies: Cao Fei Takes on Reality and Its Discontents at PS1

... currently at P.S.1, and although the exhibition includes photographs, objects, and installations, it's Cao's moving-image works that steal the show, revealing her to be not only a fascinating visual artist, but also one of the most gifted ... (Apr 18, 2016, Village Voice)

Contemporary art curator leaving San Antonio Museum of Art

Previously assistant curator at the Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston, Stothart joined the museum staff in February 2015. She was hired to replace David Rubin. During her tenure, Stothart installed the traveling exhibitions “28 Chinese” and ... (Apr 18, 2016, mySanAntonio.com)

'It's a platform for dialogue': Manchester cultural centre improves UK and China's business links with art work

A Manchester cultural centre is working to create a Northern Powerhouse by improving business links between the UK and China. Curators at the Centre for Contemporary Chinese Art (CFCCA) say that the facility is helping to bridge cultural gaps between ... (Apr 19, 2016, Mancunian Matters)

Creative Expo Taiwan City Tour App Connects Travelers to Innovative Design During World Design Capital Taipei 2016

TAIPEI, Taiwan, April 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Operating under the banner "Adaptive City - Design in Motion" -- the core concept behind World Design Capital Taipei 2016 -- Taipei City is set to launch the 2016 edition of the annual Creative Expo Taiwan ... (Apr 19, 2016, PR Newswire (press release))

Glasgow International Festival — 'Breadth and depth'

... says the marketing blurb. Such terminology could apply to any number of identikit biennials or triennials worldwide — but rarely has a contemporary art event plugged so effortlessly, and seamlessly, into its surroundings. ... This legacy of ... (Apr 19, 2016, Financial Times)

SAMA Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art Packing Bags for NY

During her time at SAMA, Stothart has presented two traveling exhibitions – 28 Chinese and Corita Kent and the Language of Pop. She has also expanded the contemporary art program with the recent reinstallation of the contemporary galleries. According ... (Apr 19, 2016, San Antonio Current (blog))

Jiawei Shen, the first Chinese-Australian artist to win Gallipoli Art Prize

She says Shen is the first Chinese-Australian painter to win the prize. "Shen is a history painter who was trained in the traditional atelier model and is a champion of skills and techniques that are gradually being eroded from contemporary art ... (Apr 20, 2016, Sydney Morning Herald)

Culture scene: Museums and art galleries

Designer Finds a Home in a Shanghai Landmark

Her art school education led her to become a collector of Chinese contemporary art, and many of the pieces hanging in her apartment are the creations of her classmates. “I bought their art mainly because I wanted to support them,” she said. “Maybe ... (Apr 21, 2016, International New York Times)

Art exhibition listings

Young Art Taipei (台北國際當代藝術博覽會) is back this weekend at the Sheraton Grande Hotel for the eighth year in a row, showcasing art from emerging artists under the age of 45 from Taiwan and around East Asia. Look out for Malaysian artist Chin ... (Apr 21, 2016, Taipei Times)

Chinese Artist Challenges Gender Identities through 'Experimental Relationship'

Liao is currently a featured artist in the exhibition We Chat: A Dialogue in Contemporary Chinese Art at Asia Society in Houston. On April 24, she will be in conversation with guest curator Barbara Pollack about her project and topics related to the ... (Apr 21, 2016, Asia Society (blog))

Talismanic Calligraphy Made Contemporary in Marrakech

The artist's own alphabet is adapted from symbols and glyphs not exclusively from Arabic, but also drawn from Sumerian, Hebrew, Chinese, and Tifinagh, marking his personal method of creating a specific code and logic for expressing the past. But to ... (Apr 22, 2016, Hyperallergic)

Québec National Art Museum Names Carl Trahan 2nd Winner of Contemporary Art Award

Shaped like a character of Chinese calligraphy, the angular building features several white or light-gray concrete galleries that pop up through the roof of the massive black structure. The project will replace four of the museum's seven buildings ... (Apr 22, 2016, Artforum)

The Art Market: Fair with a new look

In a display conceived by the artist Guillaume Lebon, contemporary art sits alongside antiquities, and at the opening, Cahn had already, to his surprise, sold four pieces, including a Hallstatt bowl tagged at €4,000. Other early sales included a ... (Apr 22, 2016, Financial Times)

Reinventing the ancient art of Chinese brush and ink painting

With the subsequent controversy as to whether Taiwan or the mainland was the legitimate "China", the battles among art movements would persist for decades. According to An-yi Pan in the catalogue of the exhibition, Ink Remix: Contemporary art from ... (Apr 22, 2016, WA today)

Reinventing the ancient art of Chinese brush and ink painting

According to An-yi Pan in the catalogue of the exhibition, Ink Remix: Contemporary art from mainland China, Taiwan and Hong Kong, at the UNSW Galleries, "the dust did not settle until 1983" when separate categories were established in the annual ... (Apr 22, 2016, Sydney Morning Herald)

Celebrated artist finds inspiration in silkworms

It's currently on display at Doha's Qatar Museums Gallery Alriwaq as part of the exhibition “What About Art? Contemporary Art China.” Curated by Cai Guoqiang, the artist credited with the fireworks displays at the opening and closing ceremonies of the ... (Apr 22, 2016, Shanghai Daily (subscription))

Weinberg Senior Named Yenching Academy Scholar

“Beijing is considered the Mecca of Chinese contemporary art,” she said. At Northwestern, Chang studied the mammalian brain in neurophysiologist John Disterhoft's lab at The Feinberg School of Medicine. She also volunteered as a peer advisor for ... (Apr 22, 2016, Northwestern University NewsCenter)

Your Friday Evening Briefing: Prince, Donald Trump, Game of Thrones

The institutions' diverging circumstances speak to the booming audience for Modern and contemporary art, and the Met's struggle to keep up with it. The Met is facing deficits ... Finally, some bad news if you're a single woman in China. That handsome ... (Apr 22, 2016, New York Times)

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