Asia Society is running the first major solo exhibition by the acclaimed Chinese contemporary artist Xu Bing. Titled It Begins with Metamorphosis: Xu Bing, the exhibition runs till the 31st of August.
Xu Bing is Vice President of the Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing and his works have been shown in major international exhibitions. The artist is well known for his creative use of language, words and text in his artworks to discuss our understanding of the world.
The exhibition showcases some of the artist’s most important works as well as his latest creations to show how metamorphosis takes place in the artist’s creative process, which brings insights to Xu Bing and his art.
By Miss Wong/ Altermodernist
Details
- Dates: 8 May – 31 August 2014
- Time: Tue – Sun 11:00 – 17:00
- Special Opening Hours: 13 – 18 May, 11:00 – 20:00 | Closed from 16:00 to 17:00 on 17 May
- Venue: 9 Justice Drive, Admiralty, Hong Kong
- Admission Fee:
Adult: HK$30 / Senior (aged 60 or above) and individuals with disabilities: HK$15 / Asia Society members, full-time students, aged 18 or below, last Thursday of the month, International Museum Day (17 and 18 May 2014): Free
Xu Bing – Redbook
It Begins with Metamorphosis, Xu Bing Exhibition at Asia Society
Photo credits: © Xu Bing, Asia Society
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