Xu Bing: Phoenix
Jan 01, 2013 · 18m
Director
Daniel TraubOverview
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).
Cast of Xu Bing: Phoenix
Crew of Xu Bing: Phoenix
About Xu Bing: Phoenix
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 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…
When was Xu Bing: Phoenix released?
Xu Bing: Phoenix was released on January 1, 2013.
Where can I watch Xu Bing: Phoenix?
Xu Bing: Phoenix is streaming on OVID in the US. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is Xu Bing: Phoenix?
Xu Bing: Phoenix runs 18 minutes.
Who directed Xu Bing: Phoenix?
Xu Bing: Phoenix was directed by Daniel Traub.
Who is in the cast of Xu Bing: Phoenix?
The cast of Xu Bing: Phoenix includes Xu Bing (Himself).
Is Xu Bing: Phoenix on Netflix?
No, Xu Bing: Phoenix is not on Netflix in the US. It is streaming on OVID instead.