Writer, ‘Civilization Iteration’: Introducing Xu Zhen’s First Solo Exhibition at Galerie Perrotin, review of Xu Zhen’s solo exhibition for The Artling, Singapore, 2017

Xu Zhen's Civilization Iteration was a solo exhibition held at Galerie Perrotin in Paris from May 18 to July 29, 2017. This exhibition showcased significant works from four of his series, Eternity, Evolution, Metal Language, and Under Heaven. Xu Zhen, known for founding MadeIn Company in 2009, critiques the commodification of art and the impact of digital culture on meaning and perception. The term "iteration" in the title reflects his method of achieving desired outcomes through repeated feedback, highlighting his approach to art in an increasingly globalised and networked world.

“This summer 2017, Xu Zhen is back to impress art enthusiasts in Paris with his first solo show in Galerie Perrotin. ‘Civilization Iteration.’ A total of 27 pieces of artworks varying from sculptures, paintings, and video art are presented in two galleries and their garden. Welcoming visitors to the exhibition are two intriguing sculptures, Evolution-Statue Mbole Ofika, Tatenashi Sarashiki and Evolution-Statue Mbole Ofika, Misaka Mikoto of 2016.”

– Excerpt from  'Civilization Iteration’: Introducing Xu Zhen’s First Solo Exhibition at Galerie Perrotin by Amanda Ariawan, 2017.

Read Amanda’s full review on Artling: theartling.com/en/artzine/civilization-iteration-xu-zhen-solo-exhibition-galerie-perrotin/

About Xu Zhen

Xu Zhen is a Chinese conceptual artist, curator, and founder of MadeIn Company and MadeIn Art Museum. His work often explores sociopolitical themes, challenging authority, cultural perception, and the dynamics of globalization, utilising elements from various traditions and ideologies to critically examines the circulation of cultural and financial value in a rapidly evolving world. Beyond his individual practice, Xu Zhen plays a key role in shaping China's contemporary art landscape. In 2009, he founded MadeIn Company, a contemporary art creation corporation focusing on the production of creativity and research of contemporary culture’s infinite possibilities. Visit his website www.xuzhenart.com to learn more about him as his works.

About Artling

The Artling is an international Art and Design consultancy and online gallery focused on sourcing and highlighting the best of contemporary art and design. Their online platform, theArtling.com, lists thousands of artists from around the world, with new artworks and design items added to the site daily. (theartling.com)