Delighted to share Samson Young’s ‘Songs for Disaster Relief’ World Tour taking place at M+, Hong Kong. This Hong Kong edition of the exhibition was initially produced by the artist for the 57th Venice Biennale 2017. Curated by M+ Guest Curator Ying Kwok and Deputy Director and Chief Curator Doryun Chong, the exhibition features a series of sculptures, objects, videos, sound installations and site-specific pieces, offering a unique audio-visual experience that re-examines the popularity of charity singles from the 1980s. The work aims at exploring the social, philosophical, and political questions that these compositional techniques and procedures pose in a cross-cultural context. Additionally, the exhibition is accompanied by a series of talks, guided tours, and live performances.
Songs for Disaster Relief World Tour Samson Young
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Image courtesy of M+, and the artist
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‘Palazzo Gundane (homage to the myth- maker who fell to earth)’
Silk-screen print on vinyl cover, felt tip pen on vinyl records, 3D- printed nylon, vitrine of found objects, movable curtain system, neon, video, animation and 10-channel sound installation
Commissioned by M+, (2017)
Image courtesy of M+, and the artist
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‘We Are the World, as performed by the Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions Choir’
Video and 8-channel sound installation
Commissioned by M+, (2017)
Image courtesy of M+, and the artist
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‘Carillon’
Yamaha Disklavier player piano (prepared with personal documents, books, ink on book covers,. silk screen on paper, MTR ticket, tobacco leaf, Life Bread wrapping, and videocassette), 3D-printed object, custom composition
Commissioned by M+, (2018)
Image courtesy of M+, and the artist
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‘Lullaby (World Music)’
Video, stainless steel, soundtrack
Commissioned by M+, (2017)
Image courtesy of M+, and the artist
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‘Risers’
Neon, modular stage platforms (wood, water-resistant carpet)
Commissioned by M+, (2017)
Image courtesy of M+, and the artist
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‘Risers’
Neon, modular stage platforms (wood, water-resistant carpet)
Commissioned by M+, (2017)
Image courtesy of M+, and the artist
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