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Condensation
Five Video Works by Chen Chieh-jen

June 19 through August 5, 2007 Asia Society, New York

Introduction || Found in translation: article by Swapna Vora
 

Condensation: Five Video Works by Chen Chieh-jen was the first major solo exhibition of leading Taiwanese artist Chen Chieh-jen in the United States. Born in 1960 and based in Taipei, Chen has gained both local and international acclaim for his important works in photography, installation, performance and video arthis medium of choice since 2002.

"Condensation introduces museum audiences to the depth of Chen's video works which are compelling in their sense of urgency towards issues of politics, humanism, and social welfare," said Melissa Chiu, Museum Director, Asia Society.

from Introduction

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Echoes of a Historical Photograph

Echoes of a Historical Photograph

Echoes of a Historical Photograph

Factory

Factory

Factory

The Route

The Route

The Route

On Going

On Going

On Going

Bade Area

Introduction || Found in translation: article by Swapna Vora

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