策划：朱珠 & Johannes Neubacher
展览名称：静默对话：一个亲密的午后
地址：北京前门文华东方酒店北平府邸
Silent Conversations: An intimate afternoon
著名演员兼艺术收藏家朱珠邀请我们在一个私密的环境中，共同体验一场深具个人意义且感人至深的展览。
In an intimate setting shared with close friends, renowned actress and art collector Zhu Zhu invites us to experience an exhibition that is deeply personal and evocative.
Her approach to collecting art is thoroughly intertwined with her own life—a journey defined by exploration, discovery, and an ongoing search for meaning.
As an actress, Zhu Zhu's experiences on and off-screen have cultivated a profound sensitivity to the emotional and narrative potential of art. Her love for exploration is not confined to the roles she plays, but extends to the world around her. She has been inspired by thecultures, histories, and perspectives she encounters, each journey contributing to her evolving understanding of art, form, and expression.
This global perspective infuses her art collection, making it a deeply personal reflection of her own life. Every piece she chooses tells a story, not just of the artist’s vision, but of Zhu Zhu’s own encounters with the world.
Her collection is not driven by trends or external pressures, but by an intimate process—an emotional resonance that connects her to the work. For Zhu Zhu, art is a conversation, a reflection of her inner world and the experiences that shape her.
Through her collection, she shares a part of herself with the viewer, inviting them to explore alongside her the intricate narratives and intimate moments captured within each piece.
This exhibition features the works of artists whose visions are as intimate as the setting in which they are presented.
Chen Han’s work, with its cinematic gaze, brings us into a world where figures meet in fleeting moments of tension. Chen Han’s work, with its cinematic gaze, brings us into a world where figures meet in fleeting moments of tension.
Christopher Orr’s work, on the other hand, evokes a sense of what is not there—a presence that exists only in the realm of possibility. His paintings are an intricate collage of the abstract and the figurative, blending past memories with the mundane present.
Claude Vaillat’s work embodies a deep exploration of texture, light, and form, where each painting becomes a tactile meditation on the material world. His approach to art is rooted in a commitment to abstraction, yet his pieces pulse with a tangible, almost sculptural presence.
Yang Yongliang's art embodies a fascinating fusion of tradition and modernity through meticulous manipulation of photography and digital technology.
Hao Shiming transforms stones into artistic expressions by deconstructing and inscribing text while preserving their natural essence, achieving a dialogue with traditional Chinese painting.
Gideon Rubin explores themes of memory, identity, and nostalgia, drawing inspiration from vintage photographs and anonymous figures.
Together, all six artists offer a reflection on the intimate, the personal, and the transformative power of art. This exhibition, curated by Zhu Zhu and I, is not just a display of art—it is an invitation into a world that exists beyond time and space, where art, memory, and presence collide.
Johannes Neubacher
