Breaking the Waves exhibition opens in Shanghai with 14 international artists exploring dialogue post-isolation
The exhibition 'Breaking the Waves' will be on display at the chi K11 art museum in Shanghai from July 17 to October 17, 2021. Curated by ArtReview and organized by K11 Art Foundation, it showcases the works of 14 artists, including Larry Achiampong, Chim↑Pom, and Wolfgang Tillmans. Following its Shanghai run, the exhibition will move to K11 Art Foundation locations in Guangzhou and Hong Kong. It delves into themes of communication, connectivity, and the relationship between humans and nature, embodying a sense of hope for renewal after COVID-19. Opened in 2013, chi K11 art museum covers 3,000 square meters and has featured over 60 exhibitions. Founded by Adrian Cheng in 2010, K11 Art Foundation promotes contemporary Chinese art.
Key facts
- Exhibition runs 17 July to 17 October 2021 in Shanghai
- Features 14 artists and collectives from around the world
- Curated by ArtReview and presented by K11 Art Foundation
- Will travel to Guangzhou and Hong Kong after Shanghai
- Explores art as dialogue and collaboration post-isolation
- chi K11 art museum opened in 2013 and covers 3,000 square meters
- K11 Art Foundation founded by Adrian Cheng in 2010
- Foundation has collaborated with major international institutions
Entities
Artists
- Larry Achiampong
- Chim↑Pom
- Ripon Chowdhury
- Ho Tzu Nyen
- Adriano Costa
- Eisa Jocson
- Michael Joo
- Jac Leirner
- Yuko Mohri
- David Horvitz
- Laure Prouvost
- Slime Engine
- Wolfgang Tillmans
- Zheng Bo
- Adrian Cheng
- Claude Monet
- Dali
- Gala-Salvador Dalí
Institutions
- K11 Art Foundation
- ArtReview
- chi K11 art museum
- Royal Academy of Arts
- Serpentine Galleries
- Institute of Contemporary Arts, London
- Centre Pompidou
- Palais de Tokyo
- Musée Marmottan Monet
- Fundació Gala-Salvador Dalí
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- New Museum
- The Museum of Modern Art
- MoMA PS1
- Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles
- UCCA Center for Contemporary Art
- Videotage
- British Council Hong Kong
- Design Trust
- Asia Art Archive
- K11 Art Mall
Locations
- Shanghai
- China
- Guangzhou
- Hong Kong
- London
- United Kingdom
- Paris
- France
- Figueres
- Spain
- New York
- United States
- Los Angeles
- Beijing
- Huangpu District