Silent Tribute (Set of 2 Photographs)

Yang Hui's performance at 'M Conceptual Art Performance Exhibition'.

楊暉在《M觀念藝術表演展》的行為作品。

Context

In this performance, the artist invited the audience to participate in a silent tribute of 4 minutes for an ordinary person who had just passed away. The act was similar to the ritual that was usually held for 3 minutes at that time to commemorate important political leaders of the country.
藝術家邀請觀眾參與一個4分鐘的默哀儀式,為紀念一位剛剛過世的普通人。在當時,默哀三分鐘通常為紀念重要的國家領導人而舉行。

Title type

Translated

Access level

Online

Publication/Creation date

1986

Creation place

China

Medium

Performance

Content type

artwork documentation, 

event photograph/recording

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Silent Tribute (Set of 2 Photographs), 默哀 (2張照片)