The following exhibitions were planned when I was still in China and I was going to see them when I came back to London. However, since I will be quarantined for 10 days after arriving in the UK, I have time to see it until now.
【Bags：Inside out】
The exhibition feature some 300 objects ranging from small purses, cosmetic cases, file bags, travel bags and military backpacks, providing a comprehensive review of the development of the bag since the 16th century and its widespread influence in global popular culture. The exhibition will be divided into three sections, exploring the function, status symbol and craftsmanship of the bag, revealing the story of the bag designer and the factory.
I like the style has always been the kind of Bohemian style of free and casual style, and do not like regular things. So the bags I shoot are full of retro design, not modern square ones.
【Alice：Curiouser and Curiouser】
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland is the theme of this exhibition, with more than 300 exhibits exploring the birth and development of Alice’s adventures in Wonderland through immersive exhibitions, and reviewing its influence in art, fashion, film and television over the past 150 years.
The exhibition is surprisingly wonderful, except for its thematic peripatetic aspects. I also saw many famous artists’ works: the Ugly Duchess I saw in the National Portrait Gallery inspired the artist. Disney collaborated with Salvador Dali on a film project titled DESTINO. Dali’s surrealist aesthetic left a lasting impression on the studio. And of course there are many wonderful costumes on display. In addition, Tim Walker’s storytelling photography works derived from the theme of Alice and Iris Van Herpen’s INFINITE dress created by 3D printing technology greatly broadened my horizon. This exhibition is not to be missed!
【china exhibition】
I was going to see Contemporary Ceramic Art from the Middle East， but I walked into the wrong room. When I saw the “special” ceramics, I forgot my original goal.
It seems to be an exhibition about food, but it isn’t. Sometimes we have to sigh ancient craftsmen “naughty”. Since my hometown is in Beijing, the capital city of China, I have also seen many funny antiques in the National Museum. I think China and the West have something in common in this regard. And I am often attracted by this kind of lovely art, maybe my own personality traits also have this funny gene.
The last piece that attracted me was an exquisite work of art made in the way of paper theatre, which showed the story layer upon layer and the superb skill of the craftsmen.