ZHŌNGGUÓ. El País del Centro invites you to explore the profound historical and contemporary relationships between China and Spain. This temporary exhibition highlights the Chinese diaspora through diverse displays, including unique co-created artworks developed with the Chinese-Spanish community. Engage with historical Chinese artifacts from the museum's collection and experience a thought-provoking video installation.
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This temporary exhibition delves into the millennia-old relationships between East and West, specifically between China and Spain, while also highlighting the Chinese diaspora. It features three distinct sections, including co-created works with the Chinese-Spanish community, historical Chinese artifacts from the museum's collection, and a video installation.
ZHŌNGGUÓ. El País del Centro seeks to deepen understanding of the millennia-old connections between the East and West, with a particular focus on the relationship between China and Spain, and to foster closer ties by showcasing the Chinese diaspora. The exhibition is structured into three distinct parts. The first section is the fourth iteration of the project 'People who migrate, objects that migrate from... China,' where the Chinese community takes the lead, following previous themes on Ecuadorian, Senegalese, and Cape Verdean migrants. This part results from a co-creation process with the Mesa Redonda collective and other prominent artists and collaborators from the Chinese-Spanish community. The second section presents a selection of pieces from the National Museum of Anthropology's Chinese collections, emphasizing the ancient historical links between China and Spain. Some of these pieces have been reinterpreted by members of the Chinese community through the 'Con voz propia' (In their own voice) program. The third space features 'Ventana' (Window), a video installation by Chinese artist Yu Depeng, which uses visual metaphor to express the crucial role of perspective in the migratory experience. The exhibition opens just before the Chinese New Year – the Year of the Dragon – inviting visitors to celebrate its early months alongside the Chinese community.
The temporary exhibition 'ZHŌNGGUÓ. El País del Centro' is free to enter. Visitors can also access a virtual tour and download exhibition materials in English and Spanish. Information on related catalogs and an audioguide is also provided through external links.
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