WHAT The exhibition visually examines the styles and practices of contemporary Chinese art since the 1990s. Though the inaugural exhibition of the collection (launched when the museum opened in late 2021) was organised through a chronological, socio-political lens, this second chapter is based around the cultural identities of the artists. It surveys how artists reconsidered…
WHAT This thematic exhibition draws from the collections of the museum, featuring the complex connections between landscape and humanity in our post-industrial and increasingly virtual world. The exhibition reimagines shanshui, a cultural legacy integral to Chinese philosophical thinking and poetic imagination, through a diverse range of contemporary artistic mediums, including sculpture, moving image, sound, design…
WHAT The respected Los Angeles-based artist is known for his large-scale abstract paintings crafted from paper, delving into the complexities of social and political structures that marginalise communities. His work challenges objectifying societal norms and fosters social engagement by bringing art to underserved communities. With a collection of works that use innovative staining techniques, the…
WHAT For its Found Space in the B2 level - a dramatic concrete atrium that lies at the heart of the building - the museum has invited the Vietnam-born Danish artist (b.1975) to work on a long-term project. The artist is known for using everyday and found materials that carry specific histories and symbolic references,…
WHAT Renowned for his exuberant, colourful depictions of Dionysian nudes, lush flowers, and animals, the late Chinese-American painter (1928-2010) bridged Western movements like CoBrA, Abstract Expressionism, and Pop Art with Chinese artistic traditions. A survey exhibition tracing 5 decades of the artist’s evolution, the presentation features works from the 1950s to the 1990s, showcasing a…
