Two Generations – 20 Years of Chinese Contemporary Art touring exhibition and cultural exchange program features the work of 11 of China’s senior contemporary artists from the iconic Red Gate Gallery in Beijing, who have each nominated an emerging artist they admire for inclusion. The works of the two generations of artists are being shown side by side to celebrate the achievement of one generation and the promise of the next.
This eclectic exhibition showcases a diverse range and medium of work reflecting the dynamic and ever-evolving Chinese art scene and including paintings, works on paper, photography, sculpture, video and installation.
The Chinese Ministry of Culture has provided assistance to bring Two Generations to Australia and included the touring exhibition in the official program for Experience China – The Year of Chinese Culture in Australia.
In conjunction with the touring exhibition we plan to bring Two Generation artists to attend the exhibition openings and participate in public forums and ‘Artists Residencies’ being planned by our partner organisations and educational institutions during the exhibition period.
With the assistance of the Copyright Agency Limited we will host a number of young Chinese curators to work alongside Catherine Croll in managing each exhibition. The curators will be introduced to gallery directors and established, emerging and Indigenous Australia artists with a view to having them hold exhibitions and residencies by Australian artists in China in the future.
Two Generations will be shown at the following venues:
As part of Chinese New Year at Sydney Town Hall – January 17 to 28
Manning Regional Art Gallery, Taree – February 4 to 26
As part of Art Month (Sydney) at Damien Minton Gallery – March 12 to 26
University of Newcastle Gallery – March 30 to April 20
Linton and Kay Gallery (Perth) – June 15 to July 6
Melbourne International Fine Art (MiFA) – July 15 to August 8
The artists included in the Two Generations exhibition include:
Senior Red Gate Gallery artists: Chen Qingqing, Guan Wei, Li Gang, Liu Qinghe, Lu Peng, Su Xinping, Tan Ping, Wang Lifeng, Wang Yuping, Zheng Xuewu and Zhou Jirong.
Nominated emerging artists: Song Ying, Zhu Yu, He Zubin, Hang Chunhui, Zhu Peihong, Chen Chen, Xie Fujin, Chen Ke, Li Xiang, Kong Liang.
In addition to this we have included the next generation of Red Gate Artists – Chen Yufei, Han Qing, Jiang Weitao, Liu Dao, Shi Zhongying, Xie Guoping and Zhou Jun.
All of whom have been recipients of the 3 month Red Gate Gallery Chinese Artist Residency, a philanthropic program designed to allow artists from provincial areas to experience the vibrant Beijing art scene.
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How you can help:
We are seeking donations to assist with:
The Public Programs – the hosting of events, forums and symposiums to be held in conjunction with the exhibition at each venue
The Cultural Exchange Program – costs associated with bringing two Chinese contemporary artists to undertake a three week artist residency at each venue
Your support will help to ensure that the Two Generations touring exhibition and cultural exchange program is as comprehensive and accessible as we have planned.
