At the end of the last year, I was invited by Redeye: The Photography Network, Manchester, to compile a written … More
Tag: documentary
Solace in the (art) skies…
My brain is on overdrive at the moment processing my dislocated existence in a new country, new city, new workplace and … More
Photography: ‘Chinese Life in Sheffield’ by Gemma Thorpe
On International Women’s Day (8 March 2016), I received an email from photographer and filmmaker Gemma Thorpe about her current and … More
Chinese Contemporary Art on Show (UK): March 2016
Another list of Chinese Contemporary Art on Show…actually more of an events listing, a what’s on of talks, films and happenings. … More
Review: ‘La Town’ (2014) by Cao Fei
Opening last week, as part of Centre for Chinese Contemporary Art (CFCCA)’s 30th year celebrations and associated year-long programming, was … More
China in Print: ‘Memorandum of Understanding’ by Tabitha Jussa at The Bluecoat
Another photography project as part of the LOOK/15 International Photography Festival in Liverpool, continuing on from my blog post on the … More
Exhibition: ‘Thinking Chinese’ at Ming-Ai Institute (UCL)
Just over a week ago, I was invited to teach for the day at Sotheby’s Institute on their ‘Asian Art … More
Photography: Ian Teh from China to Malaysia
I’ve been meaning to blog about British-Malaysian photographer Ian Teh for a while now, specifically about his recent photo book … More
The production of reproductions – Documenting China
Over the holiday period, I came across articles, documentation and insights into the production of reproductions in China, specifically that of … More
Film: ‘Collecting Insanity’ – Fan Jianchuan’s Museum
A short filmic interlude for a Wednesday watch. ‘Collecting Insanity’ (2014) by filmmaker Joshua Frank… “Everyone knows that you shouldn’t touch … More
Rachel Marsden's Words 