Exhibition
Xu Bing: Thought and Method
This exhibition is the first and biggest retrospective of renowned Chinese artist Xu Bing in South East Asia.
31 August 2019 — 12 January 2020
Xu Bing: Thought and Method is the first solo exhibition of renowned Chinese artist Xu Bing in South East Asia.
Xu Bing is one of the most influential artists on the international stage. His work is thoughtful and groundbreaking in its exploration of systems of language and the impact of globalization and cross-cultural understanding on human society. This exhibition includes important works and projects that span more than four decades of artistic practice.
Delve into Xu Bing’s extraordinary body of work, discover his methodology, and learn about the wide-ranging vision of one of the world’s most recognizable artists.
Xu Bing: Thought and Method is a collaboration between Museum MACAN and UCCA Center for Contemporary Art, Beijing, China.
Book from the Sky (1987–1991)
Mixed media installation. Variable dimension. Installation view at ‘Xu Bing: Thought and Method’ exhibition, Museum MACAN.
Reading Area
Reading section featuring catalogues, books, and publication of Xu Bing’s works, Museum MACAN.
Honor and Splendor (2004)
660,000 premium brand cigarettes, spray adhesive, cardboard. ± 900 x 700 cm. Collection of Yuz Foundation. Installation view at ‘Xu Bing: Thought and Method’ exhibition, Museum MACAN.
Square Word Calligraphy (1994–2019)
Ink on paper. Variable dimension. Installation view at ‘Xu Bing: Thought and Method’ exhibition, Museum MACAN.
American Silkworm Series (1994-2019)
Mixed media installation. Variable dimension. Installation view at ‘Xu Bing: Thought and Method’ exhibition, Museum MACAN.
Background Story (2004-2019)
Mixed media installation. Variable dimension. Installation view at ‘Xu Bing: Thought and Method’ exhibition, Museum MACAN.
Book from the Ground Studio (2003–2019)
Mixed media, software, digital print on paper Variable dimension. Installation view at ‘Xu Bing: Thought and Method’ exhibition, Museum MACAN.
Dragonfly Eyes (2017)
Video, surveillance cameras footage, sourced from public live-streaming websites. Duration: 81’ (film) and 9’07’’ (trailer)
The Dragonfly Eyes film was produced with the support of the White Rabbit Collection, Sydney. Installation view at ‘Xu Bing: Thought and Method’ exhibition, Museum MACAN.
The Dragonfly Eyes film was produced with the support of the White Rabbit Collection, Sydney. Installation view at ‘Xu Bing: Thought and Method’ exhibition, Museum MACAN.
Featured Documentation
Youtube
Xu Bing: Thought and Method
Exhibition Walkthrough
Exhibition Walkthrough
Film Screening & Discussion: Xu Bing - Dragonfly Eyes (2017)
Saturday, 28 September 2019 14.30 – 18.00
