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Exhibit on comedy king Charlie Chaplin
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A retrospective exhibition of the King of Comedy, Charlie Chaplin, co-produced by the Musée de l’Elysée (Lausanne), is underway at the Yuz Museum through October 7.
With over 300 photographs and documents from the Chaplin archive and almost two hours of film clips, the exhibition “Charlie Chaplin: A Vision” aims is to help the viewer better understand the modernity of Charles Chaplin and of his timeless character by shedding a new light on their deep humanism.
Charlie Chaplin is the founder of modern comedy, one of the most influential performing artists and film directors of the 20th century. His comical image with bowler hat, bamboo cane and small moustache is well known and deeply rooted worldwide.
The recipient of a special Oscar in 1928 for “The Circus” and an Academy Honorary Award in 1972, Chaplin made an immeasurable contribution to the development of film in the 20th century. He himself was a famous pacifist and social activist.
Covering 60 years of the professional and private life of the artist, the exhibition also explores the reasons for his success, those that brought it about and nourished his critical fortunes, and measures the role that the photographic image played in the prosperity of the legend.
Some photos show that Chaplin visited China, where the comedy master is beloved to the Chinese audiences through his films.
You may check http://t.cn/RDyRhtf for a film schedule of Charlie Chaplin at the museum during the course of exhibition, which includes “The Circus,” “The Kid,” “City Lights” and “Modern Times.”
Date: Through October 7 (closed on Mondays), 10am-9pm
Tickets: 150 yuan (Joint Ticket)
Venue: Yuz Museum
Address: 35 Fenggu Rd
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