Hao Jingban Named Future Great by ArtReview Asia
In the latest edition of ArtReview Asia, Aimee Lin highlights Beijing artist Hao Jingban, known for her work in film. Hao's project, "Beijing Ballroom," which spans from 2012 to 2016, explores the progression of ballroom dance in China since the 1950s. The series consists of four segments: "Little Dance," "An Afternoon Ball," "I Can't Dance," and "Off Takes." Recently, "Off Takes" garnered the International Critics' Prize at the 63rd International Short Film Festival in Oberhausen, marking a significant recognition for Hao's innovative exploration of dance and visual storytelling.
Key facts
- Hao Jingban is a Beijing-based artist who identifies as a 'film artist'.
- She was selected by Aimee Lin for ArtReview Asia's Future Greats feature.
- Her project 'Beijing Ballroom' (2012–16) explores ballroom-dance culture in Chinese socialist history since the 1950s.
- The series includes four works: 'Little Dance' (2012), 'An Afternoon Ball' (2014), 'I Can't Dance' (2015), and 'Off Takes' (2016).
- Hao describes her process as 'adjusting the postures continuously'.
- She is influenced by Chris Marker and Harun Farocki.
- 'Off Takes' won the International Critics’ Prize at the 63rd International Short Film Festival Oberhausen.
- The feature was published in the Summer 2017 issue of ArtReview Asia in association with K11 Art Foundation.
Entities
Artists
- Hao Jingban
- Aimee Lin
- Chris Marker
- Harun Farocki
Institutions
- ArtReview Asia
- K11 Art Foundation
- International Short Film Festival Oberhausen
Locations
- Beijing
- China
- Oberhausen
- Germany