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
Installation view of Samson Young: Songs for Disaster Relief World Tour, M+ Pavillion, 2018
Image courtesy of M+, and the artist
Image courtesy of M+, and the artist
Image courtesy of M+, and the artist
‘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
‘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
‘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
‘Lullaby (World Music)’
Video, stainless steel, soundtrack
Commissioned by M+, (2017)
Image courtesy of M+, and the artist
‘Risers’
Neon, modular stage platforms (wood, water-resistant carpet)
Commissioned by M+, (2017)
Image courtesy of M+, and the artist
‘Risers’
Neon, modular stage platforms (wood, water-resistant carpet)
Commissioned by M+, (2017)
Image courtesy of M+, and the artist
