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Zhang Jianjun

ZHANG JIANJUN

Water・Quintessence Pearl Lam Galleries 19 March–28 May 2016 Shanghai
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Shanghai—Pearl Lam Galleries is pleased to present Water・Quintessence, its first solo exhibition by Zhang Jian-Jun, on show from 19 March–28 May with an opening reception on 26 March, 2016. The exhibition centres on the subject of water—both its physical forms and connotations that flit through the kaleidoscope of daily life, and as the epitome of classical Chinese philosophy, which Zhang describes as yi—the true realm between reality and ideal, or the pursuit of quintessence (in Western terminology) in the most simplified and sensible way. The show features the artist’s latest oil and ink paintings, and it will also comprehensively showcase an array of mixed media works, sculpture pieces, and archival documentations dating from the 1980s to the present.

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Zhang Jian-Jun an innovator of contemporary Chinese art, produces paintings, sculptures, performances, and installations that dwell on humanity’s existence, transformation, and spirituality.

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Pearl Lam Galleries is a driving force within Asia’s contemporary art scene. Founded in 2005, the gallery plays a vital role in stimulating international dialogue and cross-cultural exchange between the East and West.

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203, 2/F, 117 Xianggang Road
Shanghai
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Shanghai 203, 2/F, 117 Xianggang Road
Pearl Lam Galleries contemporary art gallery in Shanghai China
Pearl Lam Galleries
203, 2/F, 117 Xianggang Road, Shanghai, China
+86 21 6323 1989
http://www.pearllam.com

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Monday – Sunday
10:30am – 7pm
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