Photographic memories

Canadian and South African artists look to the past for Beijing show, Lin Qi reports.

The ongoing sixth Beijing International Art Biennale at the National Art Museum of China focuses on the latest developments in the worlds of painting and sculpture, but it also includes other artistic forms, such as photography and video, to enhance the theme of "memory and dream".

The Canadian exhibition, one of the six special country shows at BIAB, offers the audience a glimpse into the country's contemporary art landscape with a display of oil paintings, installation, videos and mixed-media pieces.