The camel with dark glasses is a key figure in the work of Zhou Tiehai (1966, Shanghai). Having become his partner and hallmark, the cartoon-like character was inspired by "Joe Camel", the R J. Reynolds Tobacco Company mascot. Appearing in 1988 in advertising campaigns for American Camel cigarettes, "Joe Camel" was a popular and controversial image, a symbol of trendy youth, but condemned for popularising smoking among minors. He disappeared in 1997. With humour and skill, Zhou Tieha reproduces an iconic work here; Andy Warhol's Double Elvis in which he integrates his camel – a role he seems to play without the slightest difficulty! By taking key artworks and giving them a fresh twist, Zhou Tiehai defies the mechanisms of the art market. In a playful and provocative way, he questions and criticizes the consumption of works and value systems.
Zhou Tiehai lives and works in Shanghai. His work has been shown in numerous exhibitions around the world, including the Centre Pompidou (Paris), PS1 Contemporary Art Center (New York), Whitney Museum (New York), Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (New York), Hamburger Kunsthalle (Hamburg), Kunstmuseum Bern, MAXXI (Rome), 48th Venice Biennale, 4th Gwangju Biennale. In 1998, Zhou Tiehai received the Chinese Contemporary Art Award (CCAA Association) in the conceptual art section. He is the first winner of this award founded by Uli Sigg. The renowned curator Harald Szeemann was a member of the jury and presented him with the award.
The camel with dark glasses is a key figure in the work of Zhou Tiehai (1966, Shanghai). Having become his partner and hallmark, the cartoon-like character was inspired by "Joe Camel", the R J. Reynolds Tobacco Company mascot. Appearing in 1988 in advertising campaigns for American Camel cigarettes, "Joe Camel" was a popular and controversial image, a symbol of trendy youth, but condemned for popularising smoking among minors. He disappeared in 1997. With humour and skill, Zhou Tieha reproduces an iconic work here; Andy Warhol's Double Elvis in which he integrates his camel – a role he seems to play without the slightest difficulty! By taking key artworks and giving them a fresh twist, Zhou Tiehai defies the mechanisms of the art market. In a playful and provocative way, he questions and criticizes the consumption of works and value systems.
Zhou Tiehai lives and works in Shanghai. His work has been shown in numerous exhibitions around the world, including the Centre Pompidou (Paris), PS1 Contemporary Art Center (New York), Whitney Museum (New York), Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (New York), Hamburger Kunsthalle (Hamburg), Kunstmuseum Bern, MAXXI (Rome), 48th Venice Biennale, 4th Gwangju Biennale. In 1998, Zhou Tiehai received the Chinese Contemporary Art Award (CCAA Association) in the conceptual art section. He is the first winner of this award founded by Uli Sigg. The renowned curator Harald Szeemann was a member of the jury and presented him with the award.
Une villa d'exception
Des œuvres contemporaines de grande qualité, multi-dimensionnelles et témoins de moments clés de l'histoire de l'art (Sylvie Fleury, Balthasar Burkhard, Lu Hao, Zhou Tiehai, Romuald Hazoumé, Nunzio Di Stefano…).
Du design des XX et XXIe siècles subtilement choisi (par Christian Liaigre, Rya et Youri Augusti, Romeo Sozzi, Christophe Talec ou Vincent Wegnez).
Le regard visionnaire et averti d’un collectionneur suisse, dont les lots (marqués en violet), ainsi que des vues de la villa d’exception qui les a contenu, sont à découvrir au gré des pages de ce catalogue...
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Zhou Tiehai - "Andy Warhol/Double Elvis"
Le dromadaire aux lunettes noires est une figure clé du travail de Zhou Tiehai (1966, Shanghai). Devenu son complice et sa signature, le personnage aux allures de dessin animé est inspiré de « Joe Camel », mascotte de la R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. Apparu en 1988 dans les campagnes publicitaires des cigarettes américaines Camel, « Joe Camel » a été une image aussi populaire que controversée, symbole de la jeunesse branchée, mais condamnée pour propagation du tabagisme auprès des mineurs. Il disparut en 1997. Avec humour et habileté, Zhou Tiehai reproduit ici deux œuvres iconiques - Ilona on Top (Rosa background) de Jeff Koons et Double Elvis d’Andy Warhol - dans lesquelles il intègre son dromadaire. Des rôles que ce dernier semble jouer sans la moindre difficulté ! En s’appropriant des pièces phares et en les détournant, Zhou Tiehai défie les mécanismes du marché de l’art. D’une manière joueuse et provocante, il questionne et émet une critique de la consommation des œuvres et des systèmes de valeur.
Zhou Tiehai vit et travaille à Shanghai. Ses œuvres ont été montrées dans de nombreuses expositions à travers le monde, notamment au Centre Pompidou (Paris), PS1 Contemporary Art Center (New York), Whitney Museum (New York), Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (New York), Hamburger Kunsthalle (Hambourg), Kunstmuseum Berne, MAXXI (Rome), 48e Biennale de Venise, 4e Biennale de Gwangju. En 1998, Zhou Tiehai reçoit le Chinese Contemporary Art Award (CCAA Association) dans la session art conceptuel. Il est le premier lauréat de ce prix fondé par Uli Sigg. Le célèbre commissaire d’exposition Harald Szeemann faisait partie du jury et lui remit le prix.