Artificial Theater: Guided Tour

OUR EYES DECEIVE US. These personalities are not who they appear to be.

Zhang Wei photographed hundreds of ordinary people in simple portraits and combined them to create virtual portraits of personalities who have shaped our mindsets.

In Artificial Theater, he reflects on how our understanding of identity has changed. He merges real-life performers with classical, political, or celebrity figures, crafting surreal, almost mythical characters. These figures, made from collaged parts of ordinary people, raise questions about authenticity and the roles we play in society.

Through this exhibition, Zhang invites us to consider the masks we wear, both in virtual spaces and the real world. His artificial figures offer a fresh, though unsettling perspective on how identities are constructed and deconstructed in the modern era.

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In collaboration with Y Art Project, a boutique studio that offers art advisory services to private collectors, brands, and institutions. The studio focuses on contemporary artists who convey authentic, thoughtful messages in unique ways, particularly those from Singapore and across Asia. Their innovative projects are designed to unleash creativity and make an impact through art programs that sit at the intersection of art, sustainability, and technology.

Join Ying Ji, Founder at Y Art Project, for a casual chat or 20-min guided tour of Artificial Theater.

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