Time is like electricity, and it has entered 2022 in a flash, standing on the track of time, looking at the past, and the scenes flash in the mind like movies.
The past 2021 has not gotten any better than we expected. The new crown virus is like a ghost, still hovering over the earth, we don't know when it will sneak up on us, we have to pray for luck every time we go, hope not to be isolated in the city that has been raided by the virus, hope that life is back on track...
In anxiety and uneasiness, we have witnessed too much absurdity, but also seen the warmth of the world, the powerlessness and anger of reality, some people choose to lie flat and some people choose to continue to move forward. More people have shown extraordinary courage, and they have sent light and love to the world through words or through art exhibitions, literary performances and other activities!
These arts not only give us visual enjoyment, but also heal our hearts and give us the strength to move forward!
At this time, looking back at the exhibitions we have seen in 2021, it is not only a tribute to these art institutions and curators, but also a relive of the precious moments that touched your emotions when watching the exhibition, which are worth recording and looking back.
In traditional culture, understand history and perceive civilization
01# Jingdezhen Chinese Ceramics Museum
In recent years, the Jingdezhen Museum of Chinese Ceramics has changed its solemn and dignified feeling of being above the world by going out and introducing, expanding cooperation with folk art institutions, and holding various offline activities.
In 2021, the museum has held a number of exhibitions with academic value and influence, in these exhibits that condense history, we travel through time and space, enter the lives of the ancients, and feel the power of civilization. So, what are the most memorable exhibitions for you? Based on comprehensive factors such as the influence of the industry, Reading Porcelain has selected two major exhibitions that are worth remembering.
The Instrument of the King - a special exhibition of porcelain used by the king of the Ming Dynasty
This special exhibition is the first time at home and abroad to comprehensively and systematically sort out the tombs of the king of the clan, the ruins of the royal palace, the kiln site of Jingdezhen and the porcelain used by the kings of the Ming Dynasty that have been passed down to the world, clearly reflect the characteristics of the era of the porcelain used by the king of the clan, outline the development context of the porcelain system used by the king of the clan in different periods of the Ming Dynasty, reveal the relationship between the Jingdezhen porcelain of the Ming Dynasty and the group of the king of the clan, explore the specific function and status of porcelain in the life of the king of the clan, and also fully reflect the true face of the porcelain industry in the Jingdezhen area of the Ming Dynasty. And with the help of the unique nature of Fanwang porcelain, it helped to solve a series of core problems in the history of ceramics in the Yuan and Ming dynasties of Jingdezhen.
At the same time, this special exhibition explores the firing patterns and sources of the Fanwang porcelain produced in Jingdezhen in the Ming Dynasty, tries to break and sort out the periods in detail, and determines the correspondence between the porcelain used by the king of the clan in each period and the specific kiln site in Jingdezhen, so as to clarify the nature of the firing kiln field and the comparison relationship between the Jingdezhen porcelain industry at that time.
This special exhibition gathers more than 30 cultural institutions in nearly 14 provinces in China, and after two years of meticulous preparation, brings together a total of 460 sets of exhibits and specimens of Fanwang porcelain, detailing the important archaeological discoveries related to Ming Dynasty Fanwang porcelain over the years, and also displaying the latest archaeological excavation data of the Shu King, Huai Wang and other royal palace sites.
The on-site installation is also very careful, and many precious cultural relics are exhibited, which is unforgettable.
The peak is here – a special exhibition of Chinese ceramic sculptures from the 1950s to the 1970s
The sculptural porcelain of Jingdezhen, once created in the last century, is a lingering glory in the hearts of many artists of the older generation. At that time, the porcelain carving cause in Jingdezhen was highly valued by the party and the state, and under the blowing of the East in the new era, it was really a hundred flowers blooming, and one after another classic porcelain carving works were released. This exhibition exhibits 100 masterpieces of porcelain carving and some of the pictorial historical materials of that year, leading the viewer to relive the glory of the past.
02# Tang Ying Society
Tang Ying Society is committed to Chinese ancient ceramic art exhibitions, seminars, appreciation, lectures and other public welfare activities, every year the series of exhibitions will arouse attention and discussion in the circle, is one of the ancient ceramics lovers must punch the card of the exhibition hall. In 2021, each of its exhibitions read porcelain jun felt that it was worth being recorded, but due to space limitations, only the following two exhibitions were selected.
Magic Brush Conveyance - Jingdezhen Ancient Blue and White Porcelain Character Painting Art Special Exhibition
If you have seen this exhibition, you will not forget the radiant blue and white Yue Female Dancing Sword Diagram, although it is only a broken piece of porcelain, but the artistic feeling it brings us is so vivid and vivid. Without further ado, look at the picture
Reaching the Four Seas - A Special Exhibition of Commemorative Contributions to the Contribution of Ming and Qing Jingdezhen Folk Kiln Porcelain and Economic Globalization
The Ming and Qing dynasties were the peak of the development of Jingdezhen's kiln industry, and it was also an important stage for porcelain exports to enter the globalization. With more than 200 precious objects, this special exhibition reflects the outstanding contribution of Jingdezhen to the world's material and culture in the Ming and Qing dynasties, and witnesses the glorious historical achievements of the past of the millennium porcelain capital.
03# Yanshan Art Museum
The Color Art Museum has not been established for a long time, and although there are few exhibitions held, each exhibition must be a fine product, providing a window for the majority of ceramic lovers to understand the brilliant history of ancient ceramics from one side.
Tang Dynasty Present - Tang Dynasty Luoyang Sancai and Contemporary Li Yanxun Sancai Special Exhibition
Forty-one pieces of Luoyang Tangsan Ribbon take us into a colorful and splendid era, and the stretched, free-spirited and vibrant exhibits are touching. More than 30 pieces of contemporary sancai art let us feel the light of inheritance and innovation in brilliant colors.
Continue the tradition, lead the wind direction, and face the future
01# Jingdezhen Ceramic University
As the only multidisciplinary institution of higher learning named after ceramics in China, Jingdezhen Ceramic University has carried out many academic and leading exhibitions in recent years, which not only reflects the strong artistic atmosphere of the school but also presents the academic ideas of pluralism, openness and inclusiveness. Last year's important exhibition was the International Ceramics Biennale of the Spirit of Porcelain.
The Spirit of Porcelain - 2021 Jingdezhen International Ceramic Art Biennale
The first biennale, which has attracted the attention of the people of porcelain, began to preview on December 18, 2021, and the exhibition featured more than 200 works by artists from all over the world. These works of different forms, styles and aesthetic tastes present us with the richness of contemporary ceramics.
It is understood that the "Biennale" exhibition specifications are high-end, by the President of the International Ceramics Society Professor Tobin and Jingdezhen Ceramic University Professor Lv Pinchang as the chief curator, Fan Di'an, Han Meilin, Mei Shican, Qin Xilin, Wayne Higby, Yang Xiaoyang, Zhou Guozhen and other artistic masters as honorary directors of the exhibition art committee, as well as 28 influential artists, experts and scholars from 9 countries as members of the art committee. The "Biennale" advocates the new expression of new materials, new processes and new concepts of ceramics in the new era. It is on the run until 17 February 2022.
02# Tao XiChuan Art Museum
The exhibitions held by The Tao Xichuan Art Museum have attracted attention with their contemporary and academic nature. Last year's big exhibition of porcelain jun listed the following three exhibitions, come and see if you have seen it
Pop Images – Andy Warhol's 1962 – 1987
The exhibition of the works of Andy Warhol, the godfather of Pop, in Jingdezhen is a real surprise and delight for art lovers. I still remember that during that time, young people went to the TaoXichuan Art Museum to punch in and take pictures.
This exhibition selects a series of works by Andy Warhol to provide a comprehensive review and combing of his most core creativity. A total of 72 works are on display, including Andy Warhol's iconic series of works such as Marilyn, canned, bananas, flowers and cows, as well as other photographic and video works carried out in the new mediums of the time. In Warhol's time, these creations broke the boundaries of contemporary art. To this day, it still continues to impact and infect the current audience with its excellent immediacy and immediacy.
Existence and Oblivion - Dunhuang Stone Pastel Painting Techniques and Material Works Exhibition
The Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes murals are "an immortal monument in the history of Chinese art." Held in the West Hall of Taoxichuan Art Museum last Year, "Existence u forgetting - Dunhuang Stone Pastel Painting Technique and Material Works Exhibition" exhibited more than 60 Dunhuang stone pastel painting objective imitation mural works, more than 10 color sculpture works and more than 30 kinds of Dunhuang Mogao natural mineral colors. Those wonderful works I believe you must remember, let's review it together
White – Italian Contemporary Ceramics Art Exhibition
As the spirit of porcelain - the independent exhibition "White" of the 2021 Jingdezhen International Ceramics Biennale - the Italian Contemporary Ceramic Art Exhibition will definitely make you feel addicted.
The exhibition invites 32 groups of artists from Italy to exhibit a total of 54 works, showing the application of porcelain in Italian contemporary art in 3 narrative levels. The entire exhibition presents the particularity of ceramic materials, the relationship between ceramics and nature, and the impact of ceramics on human civilization.
03# Sam Po Phong Museum
The Sam Po Phong Museum is the largest number of art exhibitions, so it is quite difficult to select the impressive exhibitions in this pavilion.
All the way to prosperity and thorns - young artist Ye Jing's solo art exhibition
The reason why this exhibition is impressive comes from the color aesthetics of Ye Jing's works on the one hand, and from the exhibition effect on the other hand. Probably because Ye Jing has been engaged in space design, his solo exhibition is very beautiful in the exhibition, perfectly presenting the home and works.
Invitational Exhibition of 12 Phases and Contemporary Ceramics
This exhibition is hosted and curated by Bai Ming, an academic master with his own flow, and exhibits the ceramic works of 12 artists active in the contemporary ceramic art world. These works reflect the traditional, contemporary, avant-garde, visual and other changeable styles, rich in connotation, multi-angle and multi-dimensional presentation of the current ceramic artists' pursuit of culture and spirit.
04# Sampo Porcelain Valley Art Museum
Although there are not many exhibitions held by the Sanbao Porcelain Valley Art Museum, the two exhibitions unveiled last year are very eye-catching and watchable
Academic Forum on Chinese Ceramic Painting and Exhibition of Gong Xunming's Works
On July 27 last year, the "Academic Forum on Chinese Ceramic Painting and Gong Xunming's Works Exhibition" held at the Art Museum of The Sanbao Cultural and Creative Center in Jingdezhen attracted the attention of many people in the industry. Gong Xunming is a leading figure in the ceramic industry, he once launched the "traceability" movement in the field of ceramic painting, and spent seven times in ten years with artists to sketch in Tibet, tracing the source of ceramics, the source of nature, the source of culture, and moving towards purity in continuous self-denial and self-innovation. His artistic ideas such as "removing objects" and "going out of materials" have stirred up ripples in the industry. This exhibition exhibits gong Xunming's three series of "Impression Landscape", "Gengzi Chronicle" and "Current Painting" created in recent years and some of the creative manuscripts, trying to show the most authentic "Gong Xunming", so as to further study his spiritual world and artistic realm.
Three Treasures + Art Week Art Sculpture and Life Aesthetics Exhibition
This exhibition has attracted the attention of art lovers with rich content and diverse forms. Through five independent living aesthetic spaces, the main exhibition hall art sculpture and life aesthetics exhibition cuts from different themes to interpret how ceramics construct the aesthetic space of contemporary life, and how to become a field of coexistence and dialogue between people and instruments, people and art according to a certain clear logic and context.
"Diverse Years - Feng Tangchun and Jiang Zhi Photography Double Solo Exhibition" presents a visual feast for the audience with classic black and white photography works. "Dirt and Herbs - Humanistic Flower Road & Japan Grass Moon Stream Jingdezhen Flower Ware Joint Exhibition" has attracted many flower path enthusiasts with its beautiful style, where people have taken photos and taken pictures to record beautiful moments.
Limited by the length and the editor's own exhibition experience, perhaps missing a lot of good and interesting exhibitions. I believe that in the past year, you must have seen more than the above exhibitions, "exhibitors" will always be on the way to see the exhibition, I wish you to continue to move forward on the road to see the exhibition in 2022!
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