Asia Society and Museum (Venue Partner)
725 Park Avenue
212.288.6400
This event has passed.
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Courtesy Asia Society Museum
- When
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June 29, 2011 – Aug 14, 2011
Tuesdays–Sundays (11am–6pm)
- Where
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Directions: Bus: M1, M2, M3, M4 to Madison & 70th; M101, M102 to Lexington & 70th; M30 to Park & 72nd; M66 to Park & 68th OR Subway: #6 to 68th St.
- Price
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$10 / $5 students
“The Asia Society Museum presents over 200 photographs by recently released artist Ai Weiwei taken during his time living in the East Village in the eighties and early nineties. Before Ai Weiwei became an internationally recognized artist and activist, he lived in the East Village amongst expatriate Chinese intellectuals and artists. These images document the events and atmosphere of the time and include photos of readings by renowned poets like Allen Ginsberg, riots in the parks of the East Village, drag queens at Wigstock, and a visit by Bill Clinton, as well as artful self-portraits, and portraits of notable Chinese intellectuals. This exhibition offers a rare look into the thoughts and attitudes of the burgeoning conceptual artist.”
Rozalia Jovanovic, Flavorpill
