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The works here use new materials to portray old concepts of national identity, communication and idealism. This exciting collection of interactive artwork covers video art, sound installations, neon signs and digital instillations.
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Far West
Far West
Artist: Various
At: Arnolfini, Bristol
Far West will see the launch of a unique shopping experience. Exploring the developing economic and cultural relationship with the Far East, the project will transform the Arnolfini from an arts venue into a distinctive ‘concept store’, presenting an exclusive range of products (including specialist food, music, comics and toys), all of which have been designed by artists. Far West will also be the hub for an ambitious programme of context-led participation projects, off-site presentations, live art, literature and film events.  Click here for more information.
RMB Virtual City
RMB Virtual City
Artist: Cao Fei
At: Serpentine Gallery, London
Considered to be the leading video artist in China today, Cao Fei will be exhibiting her video and digital art installation. RMB City is a virtual Chinese city in the online community site Second Life. It is a virtual social structure, a rough hybrid of communism, socialism and capitalism. Her aim is to create a new model for social communication and stimulate unique human experiences within the framework of the online virtual reality city.  Click here for more information.
XTOL
XTOL
Artist: Collaboration between Kenneth G Hay, Andrew Kelly & Richard Taylor
At: Holy Trinity Church, Leeds
‘XTOL’ (abbreviation for Xiamen to Leeds) is a collaboration between Moorland Productions (comprising of Ken Hay & Seetha A), Andrew Kelly and Richard Taylor to create a love global performance between Leeds and Xiamen using video and interactive electronic art. Artists in Leeds and Xiamen China will interact via video web link through a ‘formulated art machine’ to unite Eastern and Western practice. The aim is to identify and connect the distinctions between British and Chinese art practices and also encourage public participation with the message that the ‘language shall not dictate nor hinder proceedings’.  Click here for more information.
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