The Peninsula Paris is spotlighting Asian culture by hosting an exceptional exhibition by Chinese artist Liu Bolin, from 7 to 30 November.

Sculptor and photographer, Liu Bolin is an accomplished and versatile Chinese artist. This autumn, The Peninsula Paris will be hosting a collection of his unique and resonant works combining photography, body art and living sculpture, from 7 to 30 November 2017 at Galerie Corbero. Sometimes called the “invisible man” he poses for hours in front of a wall, landscape or monument until he melts into the background like a chameleon. “I choose locations that have very strong symbolic meanings in terms of politics, environment, culture, etc., which correspond to the message I want to convey. Some people say that I disappear into the decor; I see it rather as the environment that absorbs me,” explains the artist.

The “Target-Chinese Fans” series is a collection of complex and highly poetic works crafted with various artistic mediums and inspired by myriad sources. Artistic and philosophical currents from both East and West are superposed in each work: groups of models strike typical poses found in certain Renaissance paintings and create, thanks to Liu Bolin’s skilful body painting, traditional Chinese landscapes reminiscent of the shan shui (mountains and water) depicted on Yuan or Ming dynasty fans.

These two artistic expressions, separated by time and space, blend into one, representing the encounter of two great traditions of thought: the humanist concept of man at the centre of the world, and the Taoist quest for harmony between man and nature.
Trained at the Beaux-Arts Academy of Shandong, Liu Bolin has become a major figure on the international art scene. His works have been exhibited the world over and, today, have joined many prestigious public and private collections.

Partner of the Paris Photo show, The Peninsula Paris is seizing the opportunity to celebrate its Asian roots by paying tribute to contemporary Chinese art in collaboration with Liu Bolin. Through his works, the public discovers a unique artistic language, a spectacular fusion of colour and optical art that invites them on a captivating and mesmerising cultural journey.