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Robert Zhao Renhui

ROBERT ZHAO RENHUI

Evidence of Things Not Seen ShanghART 18 May–30 June 2024 Singapore
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ShanghART Singapore is delighted to present Evidence of Things Not Seen, a showcase of art books, archival materials, and documentation of past projects that outlines Robert Zhao Renhui’s artistic practice spanning nearly two decades. Coinciding with his representation of Singapore at the 60th Venice Biennale with a solo presentation Seeing Forest, this exhibition offers an opportunity for a detailed look into his career thus far on this significant occasion.

The showcase delves into the artist’s diverse projects, transforming the gallery space into a physical repository of his career milestones, including the founding of the Institute of Critical Zoologists (ICZ) and his ventures into the secondary forests in Singapore. Evidence of Things Not Seen immerses visitors in Zhao’s past exhibitions, interviews, media features, publications, and research materials, offering insights into his thematic explorations and conceptual development.

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About the Artist

Singaporean visual artist Robert Zhao Renhui (b. 1983) works chiefly with photography but often adopts a multi-disciplinary approach, presenting images together with documents and objects in the form of textual and media analysis, video and photography projects. His artistic practice investigates man’s relationship with nature, utilising convincing narratives to invoke doubts in its audience towards the concept of truth and its portrayal. His works has been exhibited globally, having held solo exhibitions in Singapore, China, Japan, Australia, and Italy, as well as participating in various biennales and photo festivals.

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About the Gallery

When ShanghArt Gallery opened its doors in Shanghai in 1996, it was one of the first contemporary art galleries in China. Today, the gallery operates from two spaces in the city (West Bund and Putuo District), with additional locations in Beijing and Singapore.

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Singapore 9 Lock Road, 02–22, Gillman Barracks
ShanghART contemporary art gallery in Singapore
ShanghART
9 Lock Road, 02–22, Gillman Barracks, Singapore, Singapore
+65 673 495 37
http://www.shanghartgallery.com

Opening hours
Wednesday – Sunday
11am – 7pm
Closed on Monday, Tuesday and Public Holidays
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