Event: The Fragile, the Flammable, and the Forbidden: Books in the Art of Xie Xiaoze （谢晓泽）

Sept. 14, 2023 (Thursday)     3:00-4:00pm

Library of Congress,

Thomas Jefferson Building, LJ-119

10 First Street SE
Washington, DC 20540

Metro Stop: Capitol South (Orange/Blue/Silver Lines)

Description:

Renowned artist Xiaoze Xie will discuss his exploration of the theme of the library spanning three decades, along with his ambitious project engaging the history of banned books in China. He will share his concepts, research, and creative processes through photographs, videos, and captivating images of paintings and installations.

For the event, a book display will be put up for attendees to view.

Xiaoze Xie is an internationally recognized artist and the Paul L. & Phyllis Wattis Professor of Art at Stanford University.

Xie received Master of Fine Art degrees from the Central Academy of Arts & Design in Beijing and the University of North Texas. Xie has exhibited extensively in the U.S. and internationally. His recent solo exhibitions include “Objects of Evidence” at the Asia Society Museum in New York City (2019-20) and “Eyes On” at the Denver Art Museum (2017-18). For more information: www.xiaozexie.com.

This is a hybrid event. No registration is required to attend the live event.

To attend virtually, please register at https://bit.ly/xie-flyer.