Guangzhou Triennial 2023: Symphony of All the Changes
The 2023 Guangzhou Triennial, named Symphony of All the Changes, is overseen by curator Wang Shaoqiang alongside collaborators Wu Hongliang, Philip Dodd, Thomas Eller, and Jiang Jun. Drawing inspiration from ancient Chinese literature, the event showcases works from both international artists such as Francis Upritchard, Joana Vasconcelos, Małgorzata Mirga-Tas, and Marc Laf, as well as Chinese creators like Cao Fei, Yin Xiuzhen, and Liu Jianhua. The primary exhibitions take place at the Guangdong Museum of Art, with additional displays at OCAT Boxes, Yuheng Art Museum, VLAB+ Justart Space, and 21 Space Art Museum. Key themes explore technology's influence, overlooked histories, personal agency, and a century of Chinese artistic evolution. The Bai E Tan Greater Bay Art Centre is set to launch by the end of 2023, emphasizing contemporary Chinese art.
Key facts
- The 2023 Guangzhou Triennial is titled Symphony of All the Changes.
- The curatorial team is led by Wang Shaoqiang, with Wu Hongliang, Philip Dodd, Thomas Eller, and Jiang Jun.
- The concept draws from ancient Chinese texts by Zhuangzi and Liu Xie.
- Participating artists include Francis Upritchard, Joana Vasconcelos, Małgorzata Mirga-Tas, Marc Laf, Cao Fei, Yin Xiuzhen, and Liu Jianhua.
- Main exhibitions are at Guangdong Museum of Art; collateral shows at OCAT Boxes Art Museum, Yuheng Art Museum, VLAB+ Justart Space, and 21 Space Art Museum.
- The four main exhibitions are Touch Screen/Me, Bumps on the Edges, Slow, and Immanence.
- The new Bai E Tan Greater Bay Art Centre will open by end of 2023, spanning 90,000 sqm with digital technology and AI.
- The original Ersha Island site will focus on international modern art and restoration labs.
Entities
Artists
- Wang Shaoqiang
- Wu Hongliang
- Philip Dodd
- Thomas Eller
- Jiang Jun
- Francis Upritchard
- Joana Vasconcelos
- Małgorzata Mirga-Tas
- Marc Laf
- Cao Fei
- Yin Xiuzhen
- Liu Jianhua
- Zhuangzi
- Liu Xie
Institutions
- Guangzhou Triennial
- Guangdong Museum of Art
- OCAT Boxes Art Museum
- Yuheng Art Museum
- VLAB+ Justart Space
- 21 Space Art Museum
- Bai E Tan Greater Bay Art Centre
Locations
- Guangzhou
- China
- Ersha Island