Introduction to a 1994 conversation among Hsieh Tehching, Ai Weiwei, and Xu Bing in The Black Cover Book
An introduction by Lee Ambrozy, published on June 5, 2015, contextualizes a dialogue originally featured in The Black Cover Book, a self-published volume from 1994. The conversation involves artists Hsieh Tehching, Ai Weiwei, and Xu Bing, exploring their émigré experiences and avant-garde practices. This publication served as a platform for conceptual artists within the Chinese diaspora, fostering an emerging art movement in Mainland China. Ambrozy argues that self-publication constituted a political act, creating new avenues for artistic exchange. The text highlights how the movement was inherently global in its references. Other diaspora artists contributed to The Black Cover Book, though specifics are not detailed. The introduction reclaims historical nuances behind the publication's role in solidifying a conceptual art community. Full access to the article is provided by MIT Press.
Key facts
- The introduction was published on June 5, 2015.
- It discusses a conversation from The Black Cover Book, published in 1994.
- The conversation features artists Hsieh Tehching, Ai Weiwei, and Xu Bing.
- The artists' émigré status informed their discussion.
- The Black Cover Book included works by other avant-garde Chinese diaspora artists.
- Self-publication is framed as both a political act and a conduit for artistic interaction.
- The publication helped congeal an emerging art movement in Mainland China.
- The movement was defined by a global field of reference.
Entities
Artists
- Hsieh Tehching
- Ai Weiwei
- Xu Bing
- Lee Ambrozy
- Hsieh Teh-Ching
Institutions
- MIT Press
- ARTMargins Online
- ARTMargins
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Locations
- Mainland China
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