"Shouting" is one of Xu's earlier works, where he let out screams in crowded public spaces and recorded people's reactions.
"Shouting" (1998) —
"Shouting" is one of Xu's earlier works, where he let out screams in crowded public spaces and recorded people's reactions.
MadeIn Company/Xu Zhen
"In Just a Blink of an Eye" was a gravity-defying work where performers looked as if they had fallen in mid-air.
"In Just a Blink of an Eye" (2005) —
"In Just a Blink of an Eye" was a gravity-defying work where performers looked as if they had fallen in mid-air.
Madein Company/Xu Zhen Photo by Mark Niedermann
In this work, the MadeIn Company fuses Western classical sculptures with Buddhist iconography.
"Thousand Arms European Classical Sculpture" (2015) —
In this work, the MadeIn Company fuses Western classical sculptures with Buddhist iconography.
Madein Company/Xu Zhen Photo by Thomas Fuesser
MadeIn Company produced the "Physique of Consciousness" video in 2011. The company describes it as "the first cultural fitness exercise" -- combining exercise movements with spiritual and cultural rituals.
"Physique of Consciousness Exercise 9, Posture 10" (2011) —
MadeIn Company produced the "Physique of Consciousness" video in 2011. The company describes it as "the first cultural fitness exercise" -- combining exercise movements with spiritual and cultural rituals.
Madein Company/Xu Zhen
This sculpture is based on Guanyin, a bodhisattva known for her compassion.
"New" (2014) —
This sculpture is based on Guanyin, a bodhisattva known for her compassion.
Madein Company/Xu Zhen
Upside Buddha figures sit atop reproductions of Greek statues.
"Eternity Parthenon" (2014) —
Upside Buddha figures sit atop reproductions of Greek statues.
Madein Company/Xu Zhen
A whole department in MadeIn Company is dedicated to creating the "Under Heaven" series.
"Under Heaven" (2014) —
A whole department in MadeIn Company is dedicated to creating the "Under Heaven" series.
MadeIn Company/Xu Zhen
"I'm interested in making art more accessible," said Xu. "Every piece of clothing, every meal you pick, everything is culture. I think (art) is not limited to painters or photographers. The momentum to create art is everywhere."
Xu Zhen/MadeIn gallery and store —
"I'm interested in making art more accessible," said Xu. "Every piece of clothing, every meal you pick, everything is culture. I think (art) is not limited to painters or photographers. The momentum to create art is everywhere."
MadeIn Company/Xu Zhen
Xu Zhen created a replica of a typical Chinese convenient store in Shanghai.
"Supermarket" (2016) —
Xu Zhen created a replica of a typical Chinese convenient store in Shanghai.
The products inside the art installation are actually empty.
"Xu Zhen Supermarket" (2016) —
The products inside the art installation are actually empty.
MadeIn Company/Xu Zhen
"Rainbow" is a three-minute film where Xu's back turns red, beaten by an unseen assailant.
"Rainbow" (1998) —
"Rainbow" is a three-minute film where Xu's back turns red, beaten by an unseen assailant.
MadeIn Company/Xu Zhen