Zhou Yan Contemporary Chinese Art Archive 周彦当代中国艺术档案
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Date
1997
Format
Postcard
Exhibition Event Title
Cai Guo-Qiang: Flying Dragon in the Heavens (Louisiana Museum of Modern Art)
Date of Exhibition Event
March 8-April 27, 1997
Location of Exhibition Event
Humlebæk, Denmark
Rights Holder
Jens Frederiksen
Materials
6 ceramic dragons (2 brown, 2 red, 2 green)
Dimensions
42 cm x 110cm x 13 cm each dragon
Description
“In China, these ceramic dragons decorate the roofs of temples, palaces, graves and similar buildings. Originally, this decoration represented a desire to be united with the forces of the universe, but gradually they have become more of an authoritarian symbol. Perhaps these dragons, installed on the roof of the art museum, suit the image of art museums until now. However, the dragon which shows itself in the Scandinavian winter sky will probably bring a warm and romantic atmosphere.” (Fuchs, A., & Lund, E. (Eds.). (1997). Flying Dragons in the Heavens (A. Mester, Trans.). Denmark: Louisiana Museum of Modern Art.)
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