I checked out the exhibit at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art and highly recommend it to all who don't mind a beautiful ride up the coast, a sunny stroll down Main Street in downtown Santa Barbara, and a provactive display of the burgeoning art scene that is taking fligh out of China. Yang Yong's work was one of my favorites as was one by the name of Dali (eponymous homage to Salvador?) and a few others, of whom I can't remember their names.
The Future Is Now I saw Between Past and Future, a show that originated in NYC in 2004, prior to my trip to China. This was after spending a year reading everything I could find about the explosive art scene in China. I have met several leading figures, interviewed them and have gained rights to their work. I have been spending nights reviewing cd's and reading even more. It's a race to take in more and more, and I'm only touching the surface. This is the beginning of a renaissance. China has a 5000 year old tradition of artistic endeavor and with its opening up to the global market, more and more exchange is take place and waves of talented artists coninue to appear. I interviewed Cao Fei today. She's prolific. video, photography, playwriting, you name it. Watch her shine.
Just saw the Santa Barbara exhibit Just saw the Santa Barbara exhibit and it is amazing. Really reflective of the historic change happening there. Go on Sundays - it is free!
This all sounds amazing! hope I have the chance to tour China like this someday. Best of luck on the rest of your trip, and the rest of your doc. And dont end up in a Communist prison for pissing off some random Chinese official.
update? Hope you are having a nice time. Where's the update? Did you know Santa Barbara Museum of Art has an exhibition featuring chinese videographers? xxoo, Jenn
kick some ass!! Dear Robert,
you go, brother! Kick some ass! Make that movie! Can't wait. Saw some amazing new Chinese art at the Indiana Museum of Art last week. Really wild and interesting stuff. Good luck! Proud of you!
Tom
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I checked out the exhibit at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art and highly recommend it to all who don't mind a beautiful ride up the coast, a sunny stroll down Main Street in downtown Santa Barbara, and a provactive display of the burgeoning art scene that is taking fligh out of China. Yang Yong's work was one of my favorites as was one by the name of Dali (eponymous homage to Salvador?) and a few others, of whom I can't remember their names.