Buxton Contemporary Examines Chinese Conceptualism with Restaged Works and New Commission
In Melbourne, Buxton Contemporary showcases a bilingual exhibition that explores the rise of conceptualism in Chinese contemporary art from the mid-1980s to the early 1990s. This exhibition features restaged pieces, archival resources, and a fresh commission by Darcey Bella Arnold, an artist based in Melbourne. Expanding on two previous exhibitions centered on the New Measurement Group from Beijing and conceptual artist Qian Weikang from Shanghai, this display includes new research and reconstructions of historical works by these artists, marking their debut in Australia. The exhibition is open from 1 May to 3 October 2026.
Key facts
- Exhibition at Buxton Contemporary, Melbourne
- Bilingual exhibition on Chinese conceptualism from mid-1980s to early 1990s
- Includes restaged works, archival material, and new commission by Darcey Bella Arnold
- Builds on earlier exhibitions on New Measurement Group and Qian Weikang
- New research and reconstructions of historical works shown in Australia for the first time
- Runs from 1 May to 3 October 2026
- Features work by Wang Luyuan, including 'Abstract of Ruins' (1988)
- Darcey Bella Arnold's 'Fruit of Chance' (2025) is included
Entities
Artists
- Darcey Bella Arnold
- Qian Weikang
- Wang Luyuan
Institutions
- Buxton Contemporary
- New Measurement Group
- Inside-Out Art Museum
- Art Almanac
Locations
- Melbourne
- Australia
- Beijing
- China
- Shanghai