EYES ON CHINA: COMMEMORATIVE EXHIBITION

Nanjing (China) - In wake of the 5.2 magnitude earthquake that hit Sichuan, China, in May of 2008, killing almost 70,000 people and leaving 4.8 million people homeless, the design community has responded with the "Bless China - Commemoration of 5.12 Massi
Nanjing (China) - In wake of the 5.2 magnitude earthquake that hit Sichuan, China, in May of 2008, killing almost 70,000 people and leaving 4.8 million people homeless, the design community has responded with the "Bless China - Commemoration of 5.12 Massi

16.09.2008 News

Nanjing (China) - In wake of the 5.2 magnitude earthquake that hit Sichuan, China, in May of 2008, killing almost 70,000 people and leaving 4.8 million people homeless, the design community has responded with the "Bless China - Commemoration of 5.12 Massive Earthquake in Sichuan" Exhibition. Within one month after the disaster, the organisers, Jiangsu Advertising Association and the New Graphic Magazine, received over 200 works by designers from over 30 countries and districts. The submissions include posters, T-shirts, music, movies, equipments, sculptures, animations, and more.

The number and quality of the works received is far beyond what was anticipated. Most of the works demonstrate a care for humanity, and hopeful expectations for the future. The designers and artists have made their voices heard with their excellent visual works, showing their view rational towards of the value of life. The designs advocate humanitarian spirit, try to encourage people in the affected areas and make more people on a global scale pay attention to them those who have suffered.

Exhibition dates
21-28 September 2008

Location
Rcm Art Museum
No. 72-1 West Beijing Road
Nanjing
China

Organisers: Jiangsu Advertising Association and New Graphic Magazine
Co-organiser: Rcm Art Museum
Co-hosts: Jiang Su Fine Arts Publishing House and Seecoo Culture Communication CO., LTD.
Curator: Wang Jing
Design Consultant: Robert Appleton (Canada)
Curatorial team: Wang Yan, Xu Ziran, Kong Lang, Chen Xueqing

Download the (GIF - 76KB).

For a list of participants, download the event brochure (GIF - 120KB).

For more information, please visit: www.robertappleton.com/china
Nanjing (China) - In wake of the 5.2 magnitude earthquake that hit Sichuan, China, in May of 2008, killing almost 70,000 people and leaving 4.8 million people homeless, the design community has responded with the "Bless China - Commemoration of 5.12 Massi
Nanjing (China) - In wake of the 5.2 magnitude earthquake that hit Sichuan, China, in May of 2008, killing almost 70,000 people and leaving 4.8 million people homeless, the design community has responded with the "Bless China - Commemoration of 5.12 Massi

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