Wang Jianwei / Ali Kazma
dal 8/7/2008 al 16/8/2008
Segnalato da
8/7/2008
Wang Jianwei / Ali Kazma
Whitechapel, London
Wang Jianwei uses video to explore the presence of history and relationships of power within China's changing social and economic environment. Jianwei's broad, panoramic chronicles of contemporary society are shown alongside Ali Kazma's closely-observed films of skilled workers whose activities involve the protection, repair and maintenance of both the human body and social well-being.
One of China’s best-known conceptual artists, Wang Jianwei uses video to explore the presence of history and relationships of power within China’s changing social and economic environment. Jianwei’s broad, panoramic chronicles of contemporary society are shown alongside Ali Kazma’s closely-observed films of skilled workers – from artisans to doctors – whose activities involve the protection, repair and maintenance of both the human body and social well-being.
This exhibition is shown as part of a collaborative programme, Art in the Auditorium, organised by the Whitechapel Gallery with GAMeC, Bergamo; Henie Onstad Kunstsenter, Oslo; The Institute for the Readjustment of Clocks, Istanbul; Kunsthaus Zurich; Ballroom Marfa, Marfa, Texas; Moderna Museet, Stockholm; PROA Fundacion, Buenos Aires, Ullens Centre for Contemporary Art, Beijing.
Opening 9 July, 6.30 – 8.30pm
Whitechapel
80-82 Whitechapel High Street - London
Via a temporary visitor entrance at Angel Alley
Weds - Sun, 11am - 6pm
Thurs night talks until 9pm
Fri night music until 11pm