Cultural Exchanges in January

3、Aftershock Exhibition

Aftershock is a new exhibition of contemporary British art selected specially for China. It provides audiences with the first opportunity to see major works by 12 of the most significant artists of the generation which came to prominence during the early-mid 1990s, a period which saw British art re-emerge as a dominant force on the world stage. The artists are Jake & Dinos Chapman; Tracey Emin; Douglas Gordon; Mona Hatoum; Damien Hirst; Gary Hume; Sarah Lucas; Marc Quinn; Sam Taylor-Wood; Mark Wallinger; Gillian Wearing.

The title of the exhibition refers to this recent legacy and its ongoing effect. It also reflects the fact that a decade on, despite shifting political and social change, the work of the 12 selected artists retains the power and authority to contribute to contemporary debate, and to this end the exhibition includes both iconic works from the 1990s and more recent work that reveals the artists’ current practice.

This exhibition provide an overall view of the unique spirit of contemporary British artists and their attitudes, perceptions, and ways of expression regarding politics, religion, culture, life, human nature, and more. The exhibition will reveal the artists’ individual perspectives and temperaments. In addition to providing a platform for discussion around art, Aftershock highlights the successes of contemporary British art and the influence this cultural transformation has had on the international art world.