Detail: Shen Shaomin's Sagittarius, to be exhibited in 'Dead or Alive' curated by David Revere McFadden at the Museum of Arts and Design in New York, April 27 - October 24, 2010.
"Dead or Alive, presented by the Museum of Arts and Design from April 27 through October 24, 2010, will showcase the work of over 30 international artists who transform organic material and objects that were once produced by or part of living organisms- insects, feathers, bones, silkworm cocoons, plant materials, and hair- to create intricately crafted and designed installations and sculptures.