Museum’s milestone show reflects on evolution of contemporary art
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The final exhibition in the Long Museum’s 10th-anniversary series is showing at the Long Museum (West Bund).
As suggested by the title, “50-90,” the exhibition is organized around key time periods, showcasing nearly 600 works from the collection of Liu Yiqian and his wife Wang Wei.
The exhibition hall is filled with these artworks, which manifest the couple’s status through their collection of global contemporary art as the founders of Long Museum.
The exhibition offers an opportunity to reflect on the evolution of contemporary art worldwide.
Influenced by diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences, these artists engage in active exploration and experimentation, shaped by both global perspectives and local contexts.
The wide range of media featured in the exhibition such as painting, sculpture, installation, photography and video highlight the richness and complexity of artistic expression.
“The importance of art today lies not in the pursuit of the ‘new’ or the preservation of the ‘old,’ but in how individual artists, across different eras, choose art as a means to respond to their time and the world, amid the blending of global civilizations,” said Wang, director of the museum.
The exhibition is divided into two sections. The first section showcases the artistic journeys of three generations of artists born in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. Each generation’s work reflects a close connection to the cultural and social experiences of their time.
The works on display offer powerful responses to the realities of their times — some capturing the present, others reflecting on the past, or pushing the boundaries of new ideas. Some artists draw inspiration from traditional cultural roots, while others explore the interplay of different cultural influences.
The second section displays the practices of artists born in the 1980s and 1990s. Compared with the earlier generations, these younger artists place greater emphasis on self-expression and individuality while being deeply shaped by globalization.
Although painting remains a prominent medium, rapid technological advancements and the introduction of new materials have profoundly influenced their imagery and creative processes. Through their personal perspectives, viewers could “read” their imaginative interpretations toward ordinary objects, an exploration of abstract forces, and a fluid blending of tradition with cutting-edge ideas.
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