Xu Bing: Phoenix
Synopsis
Drawing inspiration from the contemporary realities of his fast-changing country, Chinese artist Xu Bing spent two years creating his newest work, Phoenix. The installation features two monumental birds fabricated entirely from materials harvested from construction sites in urban China, including demolition debris, steel beams, tools, and remnants of the daily lives of migrant laborers. At once fierce and strangely beautiful, the mythic Phoenixes bear witness to the complex interconnection between labor, history, commercial development, and the rapid accumulation of wealth in today's China. The film Xu Bing: Phoenix documents the process of creating the work through to its installation at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASSMoCA).
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Traub
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniel Traub
- Original Title
- Xu Bing: Phoenix
- Country of Origin
- China, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, English
- Runtime
- 18m
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Daniel Traub
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Daniel Traub
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What is Xu Bing: Phoenix about?
Drawing inspiration from the contemporary realities of his fast-changing country, Chinese artist Xu Bing spent two years creating his newest work, Phoenix. The installation features two monumental birds fabricated entirely from materials harvested from construction sites in urban China, including demolition debris, steel beams, tools, and remnants of the daily lives of migrant laborers. At once fierce and strangely beautiful, the mythic Phoenixes bear witness to the complex interconnection between labor, history, commercial development, and the rapid accumulation of wealth in today's China. The film Xu Bing: Phoenix documents the process of creating the work through to its installation at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASSMoCA).
Who directed Xu Bing: Phoenix?
Xu Bing: Phoenix was directed by Daniel Traub.
Who stars in Xu Bing: Phoenix?
The principal cast of Xu Bing: Phoenix includes Xu Bing.
When was Xu Bing: Phoenix released and how long is it?
Xu Bing: Phoenix was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 18m.