TIMEZONE 8 PRESS RELEASE
For immediate release
'ANDY WARHOL IN CHINA'
( Beijing, 25 March 2008) Andy Warhol will revisit China for the first time since his historic trip in 1982, this time in an exhibition of photographs by his personal photographer at the time Christopher Makos. Titled 'Andy Warhol in China,' the exhibition will make its world debut at Timezone 8's two venues in China ( Beijing 798 and Shanghai M50) Saturday May 17, 2008 where it will continue to be shown through the Beijing Summer Olympics.
Iconic sights of a vastly different Beijing form as much the subject as the backdrop for Makos' stunning black and white photos documenting Warhol's brief visit: a rented Red Flag limo, a Beijing Hotel suite, Mao's portrait in Tiananmen, wide streets empty save the odd bicycle, the Great Wall, the Forbidden City.
Lost and liberated at the same time, Warhol was far from the glam and commercialism that made paparazzi and autograph-seekers follow him and his glitterati friends in New York. He was a stranger here, unrecognized, unremarkable, just another curious tourist in a city devoid of any of the commercial trappings of his home in New York. This sense is conveyed poignantly in the photos, where Makos reveals the person behind the persona, private moments in the private life of one of the world's most public figures.
Of course, another of the great ironies of this series of photos of Warhol in China was that a man who so embraced popular commercial culture could be found in what was at the time on of the world's least commercial cities. There were no brand names, luxury cars, restaurants, movie stars, none of the trappings that characterize Beijing and Shanghai today.
Still Warhol sensed that change was afoot. 'When asked what he thought about China not having a McDonalds,' recalls Makos, 'Andy commented, "Oh, but it will."'
'I think Andy would have loved the Beijing and Shanghai of today,' says Makos. 'The glam, the luxury, the beautiful people, toys and nightlife. He would have felt so more much at home.’
Photographer Christopher Makos will be on hand in Shanghai May 17 and Beijing May 24 for the exhibition openings and book launches where he will speak about his experience as the photographer of the famous pop artist.
Accompanying the 'Andy Warhol in China' exhibition, will an exquisite large-format, linen-bound book published in Hong Kong by the contemporary art publishing house Timezone 8. Contemporary Chinese artist Ai Weiwei has written an introduction for the book due out soon. The book will be available for purchase in Beijing and Shanghai during the exhibition and bookstores around the world during the Olympics in August.
For more information or to arrange an interview with Mr Makos, please email [email]rbernell@gmail.com or call Chen Yaqin at +86 (0)21 6227 1467 or +86 (0)21 6227 1477.
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安迪·沃霍尔在中国
（北京, 2008 年 3 月 25 日）安迪·沃霍尔将再次访华。只不过这次这位划分年代的艺术家会在其私人摄影师克里斯托弗·马克斯的摄影作品展上亮相。
“安迪·沃霍尔在中国” 的展览将于 2008 年 5 月 17 日 ( 星期六 ) 在东八时区两个艺术空间（北京 798 和上海 莫干山路50号 ）同时闪亮登场.
马克斯的黑白照片记录了沃霍尔1982年的访华之旅.二十五年前的北京既是摄影作品的背景,也是反映北京的剧烈变化的主题：沃霍尔与当时的一辆红旗牌轿车、当时的北京饭店、当时的天安门、当时的空旷的大街及其几辆自行车、以及沃霍尔在长城、紫禁城的旅游照。
沃霍尔在图片中显得又是迷失又是释放。当时，沃霍尔在纽约的日常生活是离不开摄影爱好者和索要签名的人与社会名流人物。到了中国，他终于远离了商业主义。在 这儿，他只是个陌生人，没人认识他。 在这个完全没有如家乡纽约一般的商业羁绊的城市里，他只是一个好奇的旅者。照片里， 马克斯展示了一位盛名之下公众人物的私人瞬间，幕后的安迪·沃霍尔。
当然，“沃霍尔在中国”这一系列的照片中，还有一个极大的悖论：这样热烈拥护流行商业文化的艺术家，居然在当时世界上商业气息最为薄弱的城市里亮相。那时的北京并没有名牌，豪华轿车，酒店，电影明星，与今日的北京有剧烈的不同。
沃霍尔对于人问他中国没有麦当劳作何感想?当时他好象有预感一样,安然的回答了这么一句话：“哦，但终究会有”。
“我想安迪会喜欢今日的北京和上海”，马克斯说，“流行文化，奢侈生活，帅男靓女，明星，昂贵的玩偶及夜生活。他会觉得如鱼得水。”
5 月 17 日 （上海）及 5 月 24 日 （北京），摄影师克里斯托弗·马克斯将现身展览开幕暨新书发布会现场，届时，作为一名闻名遐迩的波普艺术家的摄影师，他将讲述他的经验之谈。
与此同时，东八时区当代艺术出版社（香港）将推出一本装订精美的大开本新书。
欲知详情或有意与 马克斯先生约定面谈者，请电邮 [email]rbernell@gmail.com 或者致电陈亚琴 +86 (0)21 6227 1467 or +86 (0)21 6227 1477.
Venue: Timezone 8
(Beijing 798 and Shanghai M50)
场地:东八时区
(北京798与上海莫干山路50号)
Dates/日期:
May 17 - September 07, 2008
17日.05月-07日.09月.2008
Shanghai Opening(上海开幕式):
Saturday(星期六 ) 17.05.2008
Beijing Opening(北京开幕式):
Saturday(星期六 ) 24.05.2008
Time/时间:16:00-18:00
Timezone 8 (Shanghai M50)
No. 108, Bldg 3
No. 50 Moganshan Rd.
Shanghai, China 200060
T: (021)6227 1467
F: (021)6227 1457
邮编： 200060
上海市普陀区
莫干山路 50 号
3 号楼 108 室
东八时区（上海莫干山路50号）
电 : (021)6227 1467
传 : (021)6227 1457
Timezone 8 ( Beijing 798)
P.O. Box 8503
No. 4 Jiu Xian Qiao Rd.
Beijing 100015 China
Tel: +8610 8456 0336
Fax: +8610 6431 1226
邮编： 100015
北京市，朝阳区
酒仙桥路 4 号
(798 厂内 400 米左手边的红色平房 )
8503 邮箱
东八时区(北京798)
电： 8456 0336
For immediate release
'ANDY WARHOL IN CHINA'
( Beijing, 25 March 2008) Andy Warhol will revisit China for the first time since his historic trip in 1982, this time in an exhibition of photographs by his personal photographer at the time Christopher Makos. Titled 'Andy Warhol in China,' the exhibition will make its world debut at Timezone 8's two venues in China ( Beijing 798 and Shanghai M50) Saturday May 17, 2008 where it will continue to be shown through the Beijing Summer Olympics.
Iconic sights of a vastly different Beijing form as much the subject as the backdrop for Makos' stunning black and white photos documenting Warhol's brief visit: a rented Red Flag limo, a Beijing Hotel suite, Mao's portrait in Tiananmen, wide streets empty save the odd bicycle, the Great Wall, the Forbidden City.
Lost and liberated at the same time, Warhol was far from the glam and commercialism that made paparazzi and autograph-seekers follow him and his glitterati friends in New York. He was a stranger here, unrecognized, unremarkable, just another curious tourist in a city devoid of any of the commercial trappings of his home in New York. This sense is conveyed poignantly in the photos, where Makos reveals the person behind the persona, private moments in the private life of one of the world's most public figures.
Of course, another of the great ironies of this series of photos of Warhol in China was that a man who so embraced popular commercial culture could be found in what was at the time on of the world's least commercial cities. There were no brand names, luxury cars, restaurants, movie stars, none of the trappings that characterize Beijing and Shanghai today.
Still Warhol sensed that change was afoot. 'When asked what he thought about China not having a McDonalds,' recalls Makos, 'Andy commented, "Oh, but it will."'
'I think Andy would have loved the Beijing and Shanghai of today,' says Makos. 'The glam, the luxury, the beautiful people, toys and nightlife. He would have felt so more much at home.’
Photographer Christopher Makos will be on hand in Shanghai May 17 and Beijing May 24 for the exhibition openings and book launches where he will speak about his experience as the photographer of the famous pop artist.
Accompanying the 'Andy Warhol in China' exhibition, will an exquisite large-format, linen-bound book published in Hong Kong by the contemporary art publishing house Timezone 8. Contemporary Chinese artist Ai Weiwei has written an introduction for the book due out soon. The book will be available for purchase in Beijing and Shanghai during the exhibition and bookstores around the world during the Olympics in August.
For more information or to arrange an interview with Mr Makos, please email [email]rbernell@gmail.com or call Chen Yaqin at +86 (0)21 6227 1467 or +86 (0)21 6227 1477.
新闻稿
立即发布
安迪·沃霍尔在中国
（北京, 2008 年 3 月 25 日）安迪·沃霍尔将再次访华。只不过这次这位划分年代的艺术家会在其私人摄影师克里斯托弗·马克斯的摄影作品展上亮相。
“安迪·沃霍尔在中国” 的展览将于 2008 年 5 月 17 日 ( 星期六 ) 在东八时区两个艺术空间（北京 798 和上海 莫干山路50号 ）同时闪亮登场.
马克斯的黑白照片记录了沃霍尔1982年的访华之旅.二十五年前的北京既是摄影作品的背景,也是反映北京的剧烈变化的主题：沃霍尔与当时的一辆红旗牌轿车、当时的北京饭店、当时的天安门、当时的空旷的大街及其几辆自行车、以及沃霍尔在长城、紫禁城的旅游照。
沃霍尔在图片中显得又是迷失又是释放。当时，沃霍尔在纽约的日常生活是离不开摄影爱好者和索要签名的人与社会名流人物。到了中国，他终于远离了商业主义。在 这儿，他只是个陌生人，没人认识他。 在这个完全没有如家乡纽约一般的商业羁绊的城市里，他只是一个好奇的旅者。照片里， 马克斯展示了一位盛名之下公众人物的私人瞬间，幕后的安迪·沃霍尔。
当然，“沃霍尔在中国”这一系列的照片中，还有一个极大的悖论：这样热烈拥护流行商业文化的艺术家，居然在当时世界上商业气息最为薄弱的城市里亮相。那时的北京并没有名牌，豪华轿车，酒店，电影明星，与今日的北京有剧烈的不同。
沃霍尔对于人问他中国没有麦当劳作何感想?当时他好象有预感一样,安然的回答了这么一句话：“哦，但终究会有”。
“我想安迪会喜欢今日的北京和上海”，马克斯说，“流行文化，奢侈生活，帅男靓女，明星，昂贵的玩偶及夜生活。他会觉得如鱼得水。”
5 月 17 日 （上海）及 5 月 24 日 （北京），摄影师克里斯托弗·马克斯将现身展览开幕暨新书发布会现场，届时，作为一名闻名遐迩的波普艺术家的摄影师，他将讲述他的经验之谈。
与此同时，东八时区当代艺术出版社（香港）将推出一本装订精美的大开本新书。
欲知详情或有意与 马克斯先生约定面谈者，请电邮 [email]rbernell@gmail.com 或者致电陈亚琴 +86 (0)21 6227 1467 or +86 (0)21 6227 1477.
Venue: Timezone 8
(Beijing 798 and Shanghai M50)
场地:东八时区
(北京798与上海莫干山路50号)
Dates/日期:
May 17 - September 07, 2008
17日.05月-07日.09月.2008
Shanghai Opening(上海开幕式):
Saturday(星期六 ) 17.05.2008
Beijing Opening(北京开幕式):
Saturday(星期六 ) 24.05.2008
Time/时间:16:00-18:00
Timezone 8 (Shanghai M50)
No. 108, Bldg 3
No. 50 Moganshan Rd.
Shanghai, China 200060
T: (021)6227 1467
F: (021)6227 1457
邮编： 200060
上海市普陀区
莫干山路 50 号
3 号楼 108 室
东八时区（上海莫干山路50号）
电 : (021)6227 1467
传 : (021)6227 1457
Timezone 8 ( Beijing 798)
P.O. Box 8503
No. 4 Jiu Xian Qiao Rd.
Beijing 100015 China
Tel: +8610 8456 0336
Fax: +8610 6431 1226
邮编： 100015
北京市，朝阳区
酒仙桥路 4 号
(798 厂内 400 米左手边的红色平房 )
8503 邮箱
东八时区(北京798)
电： 8456 0336
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