Conferences
19 February–19 June 2016, Bern
Chinese Whispers
«Chinese Whispers» provides a deeper insight into art created in China in the past fifteen years. You can explore the vast country through the eyes of Chinese artists, from Ai Weiwei to Zhuang Hui.
The title of «Chinese Whispers» refers to the popular party game in which an orally transmitted message is altered as it is passed from one person to the next. Notions of tradition and transmission, distortion and miscommunication are part of the concept of this exhibition. It also highlights the influence of western contemporary art on Chinese artists, as well as artistic reflections on traditions and life in presentday China. Moreover, the exhibition questions western perceptions of China and the vast cultural, historical and political differences that remain despite our greater familiarity with the world’s largest cultural area and one of the biggest economic powers.
Immerse yourself in the works of art assembled by Swiss collector Uli Sigg and explore the collection through the four thematic areas – «Global Art from China», «On Dealing with Tradition», «Traces of Change» and «Between Consumer Mania and Spirituality».
