Paul Chan Selected Works Exhibition of Contemporary Art at Schaulager

This extensive exhibition presents a comprehensive look at the multifaceted work of Hong Kong-born, New York-based artist Paul Chan. Spanning various media including digital animation, installation, drawing, and sculpture, the show explores complex political, historical, and philosophical themes through an artfully conceived narrative.

Paul Chan's exhibition at Schaulager serves as a significant review of his artistic career, featuring a blend of existing and new works arranged in a specifically designed architectural setting. The display is structured around central axes—heaven and earth, and the dream of an alternative world versus the reality of our own—inviting visitors to navigate through an intricate narrative of digital animations, drawings, and sculptural installations. Chan’s work is characterized by its ability to take simple, immediate forms and navigate them toward ports of great conceptual complexity. The installation creates a dialogue between the works, which are linked throughout the gallery space by sculptural elements like the 'Arguments', providing a thread of continuity akin to a labyrinthine journey. By engaging with both political and social issues, as well as literature and philosophy, Chan challenges the viewer to confront ambivalences that appear beautiful yet disturbing. This profound exploration of the 'now' and the 'hereafter' positions Chan as one of the most inventive practitioners in contemporary art, offering a deeply immersive experience that balances irony, intelligence, and creative enthusiasm.

The exhibition took place in 2014. Detailed information regarding the exhibition and its associated publications is available through the official Schaulager website and archives for historical reference purposes.