Tag: Contemporary
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Beyond The Horizon: Anchoring Memory In A Fluid World II
We live in an age of acceleration, of material abundance and torrents of information, yet the deep-seated anxieties about “where we come from” and “who we are” have not dissipated; instead, they have become more pronounced amidst the waves of globalization. Consequently, the two ancient concepts of “home” and “heritage” have been subjected to new…
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Beyond The Horizon: When Art And Craft Become A Home For Memory I
In early 2026 in Paris, an exhibition titled “Beyond our Horizons” is set to open. This is not merely a display of Japanese and French craftsmanship; it is a profound philosophical dialogue. It seeks to answer a core contemporary question: in a fluid world, how do we place those memories, emotions, and identities related to…
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Art@ Whiteboard: Song Dong’s Installation Art
Song Dong is a prominent figure in contemporary Chinese art, whose installation works explore profound themes such as memory, globalization, and transience through a unique lens. By ingeniously combining mirrors, lighting, and everyday household objects, he creates deeply immersive artistic experiences. In his work Quarter (2021-2024), the artist constructs an interactive installation using steel, mirrors,…