A Conversation with Chicago: Contemporary Sculptures from China

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Sui Jianguo, "Windy City Dinosaur", 2009. Photo by City of Chicago/GRC
Event Type: 
Exhibit
Thursday, April 9, 2009 - Sunday, October 10, 2010
In recent years, contemporary Chinese art has emerged from a domestic avant-garde movement into one of the fastest growing and most dynamic components of the international art scene.  Representing the current stage of contemporary Chinese art, the four large sculptures, never before seen in the United States, bring the global conversation into one of Chicago=s most popular public spaces. Coming from different regions and educational backgrounds, the artists C- Sui Jianguo, Zhan Wang, Shen Shaomin, and Chen Wenling C each employ different materials and visual styles, but they also show commonalities.  Each work is intensely engaged with important contemporary issues such as the energy crisis, materialism, and globalization.  They also share inspiration from traditional Chinese art, commercial culture, folk art, and industrial machinery as they explore ways to react to a public space. Contemporary Sculptures from China is presented by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs, Millennium Park, in cooperation with Millennium Park Inc., and is sponsored by The Boeing Company with support from the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation.
URL: 
http://www.explorechicago.org/city/en/things_see_do/event_landing/events/dca_tou...
Presenter

Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs

URL: 
http://www.cityofchicago.org/culturalaffairs
Contact Information: 

78 E. Washington
Chicago , IL 60602
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Organization Description: 

The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs is a city agency that supports and promotes the arts in Chicago.

Event Location
Venue: 
Millennium Park, Boeing Galleries
Contact Phone Number: 
312-742-1168
Address: 

N. Michigan Avenue & E. Randolph Street
Chicago, IL 60602
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Neighborhood: 
Loop

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