Why is the Yangtse River so enchanting?
Gao Xiang
Gao Xiang
06.02.-22.03.2024
The Yangtze, stretching over 6300 kilometers, is the longest river in China and Asia, and is considered China's “mother river”. It crosses the Tibetan plateau, the Sichuan basin and the plain of the middle and lower Yangtze, giving rise to the brilliant cultures of Liangzhu and Wu-Yue. As a vital artery of transportation and economy in ancient China, the Yangtze witnessed many historical transitions, while fostering, along its course, a great diversity of ecosystems and a profound cultural richness. From the rushing torrents of Jinsha to the poetic mist of Jiangnan (south of the river), via the majestic landscape of the Three Gorges, the Yangtze is much more than a natural wonder. Above all, it's a historical gallery in motion, bearing the millennia-old traces of Chinese civilization, and an essential economic bridge linking East and West.
Gao Xiang traveled along the Yangtze, documenting his observations through a series of sketches. During our discussion in Zurich, he will share his experiences and insights on the evolving landscapes and the lives of the people along the river.
GAO XIANG / 高翔 (*1971) was born in Kunming, China. In 2008, he received a Ph.D. in oil painting from China Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing, where he studied under Professor Zhong Han. Gao is an expert on the paintings of Giorgio Morandi. He currently lives and works in Beijing and Kunming. For his projects at Lugu Lake and in the Xishuangbanna region in Yunnan, he has created dialogue over several years with residencies and exhibitions together with European and Chinese artists.
Gao Xiang traveled along the Yangtze, documenting his observations through a series of sketches. During our discussion in Zurich, he will share his experiences and insights on the evolving landscapes and the lives of the people along the river.
GAO XIANG / 高翔 (*1971) was born in Kunming, China. In 2008, he received a Ph.D. in oil painting from China Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing, where he studied under Professor Zhong Han. Gao is an expert on the paintings of Giorgio Morandi. He currently lives and works in Beijing and Kunming. For his projects at Lugu Lake and in the Xishuangbanna region in Yunnan, he has created dialogue over several years with residencies and exhibitions together with European and Chinese artists.
Mühlebachstrasse 14
CH-8008 Zürich
Events
Feb 18, 18-20h | Artist talk | RSVP link below
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Creator
Gao Xiang
CH-8008 Zürich
Events
Feb 18, 18-20h | Artist talk | RSVP link below
T +41 43 243 71 06
E info@lechbinska.com
Creator
Gao Xiang
Selected
exhibition history
exhibition history
2008 - Ph.D. in oil painting Central Academy of Fine Arts, Beijing, China
2021
“A Pastoral Idyll of Space - Time: Gao Xiang Art Exhibition”, Tongde Kunming Plaza, Kunming , China
2018
“Gao Xiang: Interrogating Dreams,” Kuenstlerbund Gallery, Tuebingen, Germany
2017
“Gao Xiang: Interrogating Dreams,” Chiang Mai City Arts and Cultural Centre, Chi- ang Mai, Thailand; Katrine Levin Galleries, London, UK
2014
“Somewhere Else: Gao Xiang Art Exhibition,” Resche Gallery, Fecampe, France
2009
“The Dreams: Gao Xiang Art Exhibition,” Kapitan Gallery, Örebro, Sweden
2007
“The Dreams: Gao Xiang Art Exhibition,” International Art City, Paris, France
“A Pastoral Idyll of Space - Time: Gao Xiang Art Exhibition”, Tongde Kunming Plaza, Kunming , China
2018
“Gao Xiang: Interrogating Dreams,” Kuenstlerbund Gallery, Tuebingen, Germany
2017
“Gao Xiang: Interrogating Dreams,” Chiang Mai City Arts and Cultural Centre, Chi- ang Mai, Thailand; Katrine Levin Galleries, London, UK
2014
“Somewhere Else: Gao Xiang Art Exhibition,” Resche Gallery, Fecampe, France
2009
“The Dreams: Gao Xiang Art Exhibition,” Kapitan Gallery, Örebro, Sweden
2007
“The Dreams: Gao Xiang Art Exhibition,” International Art City, Paris, France
2021
“Exploring The Original Nature: The Culture Research and Art Creation of Lugu Lake”, French Culture Institute of Beijing, Beijing, China
“ Meet The Grand Canal : World Canal Exchange Art Project”, An Art Museum, Beijing, China
“ The Rhythm of Life: Investigation, Creation and Art Exhibition on Biodiversity and Ethnic Diversity in Xishuangbanna, Art Gallery of
Xishuangbanna Day Autonomous Prefecture, Jing Hong, China
“Section: A Narrative Exhibition of ‘New Aesthetics’ of Artistic Concept Expression, Liao He Art Museum, Pan Jing, China 2020
“London Asian Contemporary Art Fair”, Online display, London
2019
“Intersecting Lines: The Second China — Europe Art Biennial, United Nations City, Vienna, Austria
“Exploring The Original Nature: Art Creation and Exhibition in Lu Gu Lake, “ Yuan Xiao Cen Art Museum, Kunming; Li Jiang Cultural Museum of Gucheng District , Li Jiang, China
“Constellation: Yunnan Oil Painting Since 1978”, Kunming Contemporary Gallery, China Wireless: The Second International Contemporary Exhibition, Du Ge Art Space, Beijing, China
2018
The Amplitude of Ectopic: Germany-China Art Exchange Exhibition, Yuan Xiao Cen Art Museum, Kunming, China
The First Green, L’etincelle Are Space, ShangHai, China
2017
“2017 Yunnan Art Exhibition,” Kunming Museum, Kunming, China
“Painting Memories, Guarding Home: A Chinese Cultural Heritage Art Exhibition,” Luoyang Museum, Luoyang, China
2016
“From Nature to Mind: Chinese Contemporary Art Exhibition,” Today Art Museum, Beijing, China
“Painting Memories, Guarding Home: A Chinese Cultural Heritage Art Exhibition,” Summer Palace, Chengde, China
“Exploring The Original Nature: The Culture Research and Art Creation of Lugu Lake”, French Culture Institute of Beijing, Beijing, China
“ Meet The Grand Canal : World Canal Exchange Art Project”, An Art Museum, Beijing, China
“ The Rhythm of Life: Investigation, Creation and Art Exhibition on Biodiversity and Ethnic Diversity in Xishuangbanna, Art Gallery of
Xishuangbanna Day Autonomous Prefecture, Jing Hong, China
“Section: A Narrative Exhibition of ‘New Aesthetics’ of Artistic Concept Expression, Liao He Art Museum, Pan Jing, China 2020
“London Asian Contemporary Art Fair”, Online display, London
2019
“Intersecting Lines: The Second China — Europe Art Biennial, United Nations City, Vienna, Austria
“Exploring The Original Nature: Art Creation and Exhibition in Lu Gu Lake, “ Yuan Xiao Cen Art Museum, Kunming; Li Jiang Cultural Museum of Gucheng District , Li Jiang, China
“Constellation: Yunnan Oil Painting Since 1978”, Kunming Contemporary Gallery, China Wireless: The Second International Contemporary Exhibition, Du Ge Art Space, Beijing, China
2018
The Amplitude of Ectopic: Germany-China Art Exchange Exhibition, Yuan Xiao Cen Art Museum, Kunming, China
The First Green, L’etincelle Are Space, ShangHai, China
2017
“2017 Yunnan Art Exhibition,” Kunming Museum, Kunming, China
“Painting Memories, Guarding Home: A Chinese Cultural Heritage Art Exhibition,” Luoyang Museum, Luoyang, China
2016
“From Nature to Mind: Chinese Contemporary Art Exhibition,” Today Art Museum, Beijing, China
“Painting Memories, Guarding Home: A Chinese Cultural Heritage Art Exhibition,” Summer Palace, Chengde, China
Ink paintings
