"We want to make this the most comprehensive historical survey of Chinese art in the first quarter of the 21st century. That was the first exhibition to introduce Chinese experimental art to the international art world, right after the end of the Cold War."
"2008 was when the whole world changed dramatically. That year has become a symbol of the peak of globalisation, when China proclaimed 'One World, One Dream'."
"The first major change after 2008 was the shift from an optimistic feeling towards something very sceptical and also very uncertain."
Tai Kwun's exhibition, Stay Connected: Art and China Since 2008, examines the impact of significant societal changes on Chinese artists. The first part focuses on the early internet's influence, while the second part highlights the human labor behind China's manufacturing. Co-curator Pi Li emphasizes the exhibition's aim to be a comprehensive historical survey of Chinese art in the 21st century, linking it to past significant exhibitions. He notes that 2008 marked a shift from optimism to skepticism in global perspectives, influenced by events like the Wenchuan earthquake and subsequent global unrest.
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