ACMI Stories & Ideas Folgen

Exploring the redefined Chinese modernity present in Jia Zhangke’s A Touch of Sin this talk examines the global context of an emerging capitalist economy and the impact on the changing world of the middle class in contemporary China. Featuring Dr Ying Qian, Mike Walsh and Professor Kerry Brown. Recorded: 16 February 2015

Writer and journalist, Dan Edwards explores the rich, historical legacy of the Wulin – or World of the Warriors – through Chinese literature, charting the wuxia tradition as it developed on screen in the Hong Kong and Taiwan film industries. Recorded: 23 February 2015

As part of the China Up Close Programs this talk from 9 February 2015 examined the infinite variety of forms offered by conceptual art to express ideas of freedom, and explore how artists such as Ai Weiwei take on the role of commentators on the many issues impacting contemporary Chinese identity. The panel featured Claire Roberts, Aaron Seeto and Scot Rankin. Recorded: 9 February 2015