Copied Right

Date
Oct 4, 2007 – Nov 25, 2007
Location
Para/Site Art Space
4 Po Yan Street, Sheung Wan

Pierre Bismuth, David Clarke, Christian Jankowski, Sarah Lai Cheuk Wah, Hiram To, Robert Watts, Doris Wong Wai Yin 

 

Copied Right researches the challenging relationship between originals and reproductions by exhibiting contemporary art and consumer goods that is inspired by a more differentiated approach to the philosophy of copying. It takes a closer look at the added value in the process of copying, the increment not simply of monetary value but also for the general appreciation of objects and ideas.

Works by local and international artists ranging from the 1960s to now display and enhance the understanding and explore the notion and possibility of copying and its function as a facilitator for development in art. A large collection of replica watches would be on view as part of the exhibition.

Seldom do people associate the following words – ‘original’, ‘artistic’ and ‘innovative’ with the act of copying or reproducing. A seemingly easy task of producing a fake $50 Rolex watch is anything but an intricate science. Same in art – in order to be innovative, one has to know and study its predecessors and work hard to understand the works and the techniques involved. Yet, contemporary conversations surrounding this issue of copying immediately condemn the idea of reproduction; there is more to be said about the concept of originals and the unique genuine in a society where practically everything is imitable.

 

Copied Right is curated by Tobias Berger.

 

Copied Right is part of the programme of October Contemporary: AGAIN.

 

More materials are available to view on site at Para Site. 

Click here to see a full inventory of all archive materials and contact us at archive@para-site.art for enquiries, to request an appointment to view materials, and for archival materials donations.

 

The Archive Project is financially supported by the Project Grant of the Hong Kong Arts Development Council.

 

 

About October Contemporary: AGAIN

Participating Organizations:

1a space, Artist Commune, Asia Art Archive, Goethe-Institut Hongkong, Hong Kong Arts Centre, Osage, Videotage, Para Site

 

Exhibition and Activities Venues:

1a space, Artist Commune, Asia Art Archive, Goethe-Institut Hongkong, Hong Kong Arts Centre, Osage, Videotage, Para Site

 

 

Related events

Oct 22, 2007
Para/Site Art Space

Artist’s Talk: COPIED RIGHT

Speakers: Hiram To, Doris Wong Wai Yin, Nadim Abbas

 

Nov 3, 2007
McAulay Studio, Hong Kong Arts Centre

Participation in October Contemporary: Panel Discussion | Independent art spaces: Non-profit-High value? How to cultivate contemporary art in Hong Kong

Speakers: 1a space, Artist Commune, Asia Art Archive, Goethe-Institut Hongkong, Hong Kong Arts Centre, Osage, Videotage, Para Site