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Xu Bing discusses his sculptural installation Monkeys Grasping for the Moon, currently on view in Mythical Creatures: China and the World, in the context of his larger practice. In conversation with Hiromi Kinoshita, PhD, The Hannah L. and J. Welles Henderson Curator of Chinese Art and Interim Head of Asian Art. l, and organized in conjunction with Mythical Creatures: China and the World, on view through June 1, 2025.
Things to Know:
- There will be time for Q&A at the end of the program.
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About the Artist:
Xu Bing was born in Chongqing, China and raised in Beijing. He studied Printmaking at the Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing and later joined the faculty. In 1990, he relocated to the United States where he began to consider language and his fascination with word forms. He is a multi-disciplinary artist who has worked with printmaking, calligraphy, installation art, sculpture, metalworking, and landscaping. His works combine western and eastern esthetics, mythology, and contemporary expression to playfully comment on notions of communication and interaction through cultures, traditions, and artistic styles.
Xu Bing’s work has been displayed in numerous prestigious venues worldwide and he has participated in several biennales internationally. He has been the recipient of several esteemed awards throughout his illustrious career and currently divides his time between Beijing and New York, where he lives and works.
Supporter:
This talk is supported by The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Global.
