Zhang Dali's Meta-Morphosis: First Major Italian Retrospective at Palazzo Fava

Zhang Dali, a prominent artist from Harbin born in 1963, is showcasing his inaugural major retrospective in Italy titled "Meta-Morphosis" at Bologna's Palazzo Fava from March 23 to June 24, 2018. The exhibition includes an extensive collection of 220 pieces consisting of sculptures, paintings, photographs, and large installations. Having resided in Bologna from 1989 to 1995 following the Tiananmen Square protests, Dali's work examines the interplay between modern and ancient China, highlighting themes of societal change, violence, and economic transformation. A related conference discussing contemporary art's role in society accompanies the exhibition.