HANGZHOU, China, April 23,
2024 /CNW/ -- The China Pavilion at the 60th
International Art Exhibition (La Biennale di Venezia) organized by
Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the
People's Republic of China, embraces the theme "Atlas:
Harmony in Diversity," curated by Wang Xiaosong and Jiang Jun. It is structured into two sections:
"集 (Collect)," showcasing
imagery archives sourced from "A Comprehensive Collection of
Ancient Chinese Paintings," and "传 (Translate)," spotlighting works by
seven Chinese contemporary artists: Che Jianquan, Jiao Xingtao, Qiu
Zhenzhong, Shi Hui, Wang Shaoqiang,
Wang Zhenghong, and Zhu Jinshi.
Theme of the China Pavilion—Atlas: Harmony in
Diversity
The China Pavilion embraces "Atlas: Harmony In Diversity" as its
theme, with a focus on the concepts of gathering, exchanging, and
integrating, aiming to convey the values of embracing inclusivity,
coexistence in unity, and shared beauty with diversity from
traditional Chinese culture. In particular, "atlas" symbolizes the
convergence of diverse identities, races, beliefs, ideas, purposes,
backgrounds, and cultures worldwide, fostering opportunities for
dialogue, communication, and mutual understanding.
In "Collect," digital archives of 100 Chinese paintings
scattered overseas will be displayed in archive cabinets and on LED
screens. These works are part of "A Comprehensive Collection of
Ancient Chinese Paintings," a project spanning 19 years and
comprising 12,405 pieces/sets of ancient Chinese painting
treasures, over 3,000 of which are housed in institutions outside
China, accounting for a quarter of
the total works recorded.
Meanwhile, "Translate" features seven Chinese contemporary
artists who engage in new creations inspired by the "A
Comprehensive Collection of Ancient Chinese Paintings," exploring
various traditional Chinese painting elements, encompassing
architecture, landscapes, figures, and flora and fauna. This not
only reflects the cultural amalgamation of traditional Chinese
literati but also emphasizes the inheritance bridging tradition and
contemporary art.
Between "Collect" and "Translate," the exhibition draws
inspiration from "Mnemosyne Atlas" by 20th-century German art
historian Aby Warburg, using image documentation to compile
thematic plates for each artwork. It seeks to forge a connection
between traditional Chinese paintings and contemporary art through
the juxtaposition of diverse images, while also resonating with
global image history, creating a dual linkage between Chinese and
foreign, past and present.
The exhibition is scheduled to run from April 20 to November 24, 2024 (with a preview
held from April 17 to 19) at the
Arsenale in Venice, Italy.
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