Chen Qingqing
Song Ying
Guan Wei
Wu Daxin
Li Gang
Zhu Yu
Liu Qinghe
He Zubin
Lu Peng
Hang Chunhui
Su Xinping
Zhu Peihong
Tan Ping
Chen Chen
Wang Lifeng
Xie Fujin
Wang Yuping
Chen Ke
Zheng Xuewu
Li Xiang
Zhou Jirong
Kong Liang
Two Generations of Artists. Eleven senior Red Gate artists nominate his or her artist of choice. As a symbolic gesture, the works of the two generations of artists are exhibited side by side to celebrate the achievement of one generation and to herald the promise of the next generation.
China's first private contemporary art gallery is twenty in July 2011! Since opening its doors at Dongbianmen Ming Dynasty Watchtower in 1991, Red Gate has been recognised as a pioneer, engaged in the promotion of the Chinese contemporary art scene. Over the two decades, Red Gate has exhibited the best of contemporary Chinese art and is proud to witness the maturation of Red Gate artists, many of whom have been exhibiting with the gallery for almost two decades.
To celebrate twenty years of excellence, Red Gate is pleased to present 20 Years - Two Generations of Artists at Red Gate where eleven senior Red Gate artists will each nominate his or her artist of choice. As a symbolic gesture, the works of the two generations of artists will be exhibited side by side to celebrate the achievement of one generation and to herald the promise of the next generation. This eclectic and meaningful exhibition will showcase a diverse range and medium of works reflecting the dynamic and ever-evolving art scene to include paintings, works on paper, photography, sculpture and installation.
The participating artists include: Chen Qingqing + Song Ying , Guan Wei + Wu Daxin, Li Gang + Zhu Yu, Liu Qinghe + He Zubin, Lu Peng + Hang Chunhui, Su Xinping + Zhu Peihong, Tan Ping + Chen Chen, Wang Lifeng + Xie Fujin, Wang Yuping + Chen Ke, Zheng Xuewu + Li Xiang, Zhou Jirong + Kong Liang.
Alongside this exhibition will be new works by artists who have joined Red Gate in the last few years: Chen Yufei, Han Qing, Island 6, Jiang Weitao, Shi Zhongying, Xie Guoping and Zhou Jun.
Image: Li Gang, Hua Xia Bike No. 9, Digital C - print, 112 x 75 cm, 2009. Edition of: 10, ENQUIRE ( 14 / 33 )
The vernissage will be at the watchtower on 2 July between 3 pm - 5pm and continue to 24 August, 2011
Red Gate Gallery
Dongbianmen Watchtower, Chongwen District - Beijing
Gallery Hours: 9 am - 5 pm Everyday