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Xu Zhen

° 1977

Born in Shanghai (CN), lives in Shanghai (CN).

Xu Zhen is considered to be one of the most radical Chinese conceptual artists. In 2005 he participated in the Venice biennial and in 2007 in the Istanbul biennial. The artist uses the body to express his thoughts and ideals. In his work social taboos and traditional moral views are broken down. It is an appeal to renew values in contemporary society.

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I'm Changing Here
Xu Zhen, I'm Changing Here, 2000. Video, 00:03:13.
Evolution – Tang Dynasty ...
Xu Zhen, Evolution – Tang Dynasty Painted Fighure Court Lady, Fang Ngil Ceremonial Mask, 2016. Sculpture.
Problem of Colourfulness
Xu Zhen, Problem of Colourfulness, 2000. Photography, 163 x 120 cm (2), 90 x 123 cm (3), 90 x 66 cm (6).

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The M HKA is a museum for contemporary art, film and visual culture in its widest sense. It is an open place of encounter for art, artists and the public. The M HKA aspires to play a leading role in Flanders and to extend its international profile by building upon Antwerp's avant-garde tradition. The M HKA bridges the relationship between artistic questions and wider societal issues, between the international and the regional, artists and public, tradition and innovation, reflection and presentation. Central here is the museum's collection with its ongoing acquisitions, as well as related areas of management and research.

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The M HKA Ensembles represent our first steps towards initiating the public to today's art-related digital landscape. With the help of these new media, our aim is to offer our artworks a better and fuller array of support for their presentation and public understanding.