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Cai Guo-Qiang Retrospective at Guggenheim New York

exhibition · 2026-04-23

A major retrospective of Chinese artist Cai Guo-Qiang was held at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York from February 22 to May 28, 2008. The exhibition showcased his signature gunpowder drawings and large-scale installations, exploring themes of destruction and creation. The show occupied the museum's iconic rotunda, featuring works that engaged with historical and contemporary issues.

Key facts

  • Exhibition dates: February 22 to May 28, 2008
  • Venue: Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York
  • Artist: Cai Guo-Qiang
  • Mediums: gunpowder drawings, installations
  • Location: New York, United States

Entities

Artists

  • Cai Guo-Qiang

Institutions

  • Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

Locations

  • New York
  • United States

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