Zhang Huan: In Conversation (5/12/2010)

Join world renowned contemporary Chinese artist Zhang Huan in conversation with Asian Art Museum director Jay Xu. The San Francisco Arts Commission will present the world premiere of Zhang's colossal work Three Heads Six Arms (2008), which will be the focal point of San Francisco's Civic Center Plaza, nestled between City Hall and the Asian Art Museum. Standing over 26 feet tall and weighing almost 15 tons, the copper sculpture is the artist's largest work to date. Zhang, who is based in Shanghai, is widely regarded as one of the most influential and provocative contemporary artists working today. Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about this artists work against the backdrop of the Shanghai exhibition at the Asian Art Museum and the city-wide celebration of the 30th anniversary of the San Francisco Shanghai Sister City relationship. The program will be introduced by Luis R. Cancel, Director of Cultural Affairs for the San Francisco Arts Commission.

Please note Mr. Zhang will speak in Chinese. English translation will be provided by Wang Xiaoyu.

Category:

Education

Tags:

• contemporary chinese art
• zhang huan
• asian art museum
• shanghai

[simonkism]

zhang huan is amazing

[casablancamicasa]

anybody want to watch zhang huan's performance 'my new york'(in 2002) please check:new york videodyssey(219)

this is the only full version video about this performance on youtube.thank you.

[faustinalin]

Too bad the interpreter could only delivery max, 70% of what Zhang Huan means!

[lazzile]

This was a fabulous interview...I have two wonderful books about Zhang Huan art. I am humbled by this man and his creativity. Thank you Asian Art Museum for this extraordinary presentation of Huan's work!