liu bolin (15 articles)
face to face with the invisible man: liu bolin on spirituality, technology and even champagne
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designboom sat down with liu bolin in new york, who discussed the workings behind the paint, the ideas which motivate his projects, and the role of 'the invisible man' in a »
designboom sat down with liu bolin in new york, who discussed the workings behind the paint, the ideas which motivate his projects, and the role of 'the invisible man' in a rapidly changing world.
liu bolin appropriates classical masterpieces with canvases of camouflaged human bodies
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the chinese artist makes a major shift towards the virtual world for 'art hacker', a solo exhibition at klein sun gallery.
the chinese artist makes a major shift towards the virtual world for 'art hacker', a solo exhibition at klein sun gallery.
artists focus on food safety for 'we are what we eat' exhibit at the united nations
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the exhibit features work from artists liu bolin, edward burtynsky, jim draper, pepe lópez and vik muniz, forming a diverse mix of mediums, styles and subject matters to consider.
the exhibit features work from artists liu bolin, edward burtynsky, jim draper, pepe lópez and vik muniz, forming a diverse mix of mediums, styles and subject matters to consider.
liu bolin camouflages himself against 193 UN flags for the global goals campaign
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'the future' features the hand-painted bolin set against a colorful backdrop comprising hundreds of flags.
'the future' features the hand-painted bolin set against a colorful backdrop comprising hundreds of flags.
liu bolin camouflages himself in a colorful world at klein sun gallery
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thematically and visually, the show refers to the ubiquity of advertisements and consumer products that cloud our understanding of important global issues.
thematically and visually, the show refers to the ubiquity of advertisements and consumer products that cloud our understanding of important global issues.
designboom talks to the invisible man liu bolin
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'background and the 'invisibility' that I design together create a kind of contradiction, not unlike the contradiction of birth and death.' - liu bolin
'background and the 'invisibility' that I design together create a kind of contradiction, not unlike the contradiction of birth and death.' - liu bolin
liu bolin: gun rack performance at eli klein fine art
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'gun rack' speaks of international approaches to arms and weapon control and considers the enforcements taken in regards this issue.
'gun rack' speaks of international approaches to arms and weapon control and considers the enforcements taken in regards this issue.
valentino teams with disappearing artist liu bolin for camouflage collection
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the renowned chinese artist collaborated with the heavy-weight fashion label to create an appropriately furtive collection.
the renowned chinese artist collaborated with the heavy-weight fashion label to create an appropriately furtive collection.
invisible man liu bolin at galerie paris beijing
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the artist combines a number of techniques to achieve the imagery without the use of photoshop - from sculpture to body art, and performance to photography he is able to create »
the artist combines a number of techniques to achieve the imagery without the use of photoshop - from sculpture to body art, and performance to photography he is able to create the ultimate trompe l'oeil.
liu bolin: lost in art at eli klein gallery
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the artist's 'lost in art' solo show, on now in new york, features one of his first publicly exhibited sculptures, as well as recent fashion house photo shoots and new work in his »
the artist's 'lost in art' solo show, on now in new york, features one of his first publicly exhibited sculptures, as well as recent fashion house photo shoots and new work in his 'hiding in the city' and 'hiding in new york' series.
liu bolin for harper's bazaar
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for this collaboration the artist has removed himself from being the subject of his work and instead celebrates four major fashion houses: jean paul gaultier, lanvin, missoni and »
for this collaboration the artist has removed himself from being the subject of his work and instead celebrates four major fashion houses: jean paul gaultier, lanvin, missoni and valentino, by selecting their designers as his muses and getting them to 'lose themselves in their work'.
liu bolin: hiding in new york performances
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as a part of his exhibition 'the invisible man' at eli klein fine art, the artist has produced new images with different performances throughout new york city.
as a part of his exhibition 'the invisible man' at eli klein fine art, the artist has produced new images with different performances throughout new york city.
liu bolin: the invisible man at eli klein fine art
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the show features new photographs that continue the artist's exploration of the chinese national identity and the relationship between human beings and their surrounding »
the show features new photographs that continue the artist's exploration of the chinese national identity and the relationship between human beings and their surrounding environment.
liu bolin at young gallery photo, brussels
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liu bolin is interested in the human body and its position within social surroundings - how to blend it into the environment or make it stand out within a given social-cultural »
liu bolin is interested in the human body and its position within social surroundings - how to blend it into the environment or make it stand out within a given social-cultural landscape.
‘camouflage’ by liu bolin
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this series is an exploration of human nature and animal instincts which features chinese citizens painted to blend into their surroundings.
this series is an exploration of human nature and animal instincts which features chinese citizens painted to blend into their surroundings.