Exploring art

The 1960s saw artists initiate a wave of exploration, working with unconventional materials such as fiber, rope, leather, rubber, among others, that showed technological advancement at the time. By that they also sought to innovate their presentation of art and express a reinforcement of the power of nature. Meanwhile, they addressed topics about the human body, family and social roles. This experiment with new materials to hint at changes in society has continued in the work of artists, as one will find at Flexibility Carries, an exhibition at the Aurora Museum in Shanghai, through to May 23. Curated by Zhu Yujie, the show features 15 artists whose diverse works dwell on individual visions and collective experiences, and marks the 35th anniversary of Elle, the fashion magazine.

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