Always, Owned by What We Own
Dominated by Possession – The Art of Wang Jianwei
In the coffee table book Always, Owned by What We Own, renowned Chinese artist Wang Jianwei takes you into his profound philosophical and artistic world. This fascinating art book sheds new light on how we perceive objects and material possessions and provides insight into the ideas behind his work.
What to expect?
- More than 30 stunning color photos of Wang Jianwei’s artworks and studio
- An in-depth exploration of the relationship between humans and objects, where objects are not just functional tools, but have their own meaning and potential
- A unique perspective on concepts such as speculative realism and object-oriented ontology, in which Wang approaches objects and people in an egalitarian way
- His work, exhibited in leading institutions such as the Guggenheim Museum in New York and the Institute of Contemporary Art in London, challenges conventional thinking and reveals the beauty of the everyday
About the author
Wang Jianwei (born in 1958 in Sichuan, China) is a pioneer in contemporary Chinese art. Since the 1990s, he has explored how interdisciplinary knowledge can influence art. Inspired by philosophy, sociology, and science, he creates artworks that expose the interplay between art and social reality. His innovative perspectives and experimental approach make Always an inspiring and thought-provoking book for lovers of modern art and philosophy.
For anyone who wants to experience art, philosophy, and the power of the everyday in a new way!
