Xu Bing: Phoenix
Originally released in 2013. Xu Bing: Phoenix is a documentary film. directed by Daniel Traub. At just 18 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Xu Bing
Synopsis
Drawing inspiration from the contemporary realities of his fast-changing country, Chinese artist Xu Bing spent two years creating his newest work, Phoenix. The installation features two monumental birds fabricated entirely from materials harvested from construction sites in urban China, including demolition debris, steel beams, tools, and remnants of the daily lives of migrant laborers. At once fierce and strangely beautiful, the mythic Phoenixes bear witness to the complex interconnection between labor, history, commercial development, and the rapid accumulation of wealth in today's China. The film Xu Bing: Phoenix documents the process of creating the work through to its installation at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASSMoCA).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Xu Bing: Phoenix about?
Drawing inspiration from the contemporary realities of his fast-changing country, Chinese artist Xu Bing spent two years creating his newest work, Phoenix. The installation features two monumental ...
Who directed Xu Bing: Phoenix?
Xu Bing: Phoenix was directed by Daniel Traub.
How long is Xu Bing: Phoenix?
Xu Bing: Phoenix has a runtime of 0 hours and 18 minutes (18 minutes total).
When was Xu Bing: Phoenix released?
Xu Bing: Phoenix was released on January 1, 2013 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Xu Bing: Phoenix?
The main cast of Xu Bing: Phoenix includes Xu Bing.