Migrations of Memory–Wild Geese Descend on Level Sands (平沙落雁) IV, 2017–21. Peng Wei
  • Migrations of Memory–Wild Geese Descend on Level Sands (平沙落雁) IV, 2017–21. Peng Wei
  • Migrations of Memory IV, No. 1 (detail), 2021. Peng Wei (Chinese, b. 1974)
  • Migrations of Memory IV, No. 1, 2021. Peng Wei
  • Migrations of Memory IV, No. 3, 2021. Peng Wei
  • Guqin, late 1600s–1700s. China, late Ming dynasty
  • Listening to the Qin, late 1400s–early 1500s. Attributed to Tang Yin
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Migrations of Memory—The Poetry and Power of Music

Fri, 11/19/2021 to Sun, 05/08/2022
Clara T. Rankin Galleries of Chinese Art | Gallery 240A
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平沙落雁 — 音樂的詩意與力量

An installation by Peng Wei in collaboration with the Cleveland Museum of Art

Surrounded by classical Chinese paintings and instruments from the museum’s collection, the central installation Migrations of Memory—Wild Geese Descend on Level Sands (平沙落雁) by contemporary Chinese artist Peng Wei addresses the vital role of music and the arts during the COVID-19 pandemic. Made of music stands, letters by Western composers, and paintings, Peng Wei’s installation is dedicated to the Cleveland Orchestra and musicians worldwide.

This exhibition celebrates the redisplay of musical instruments from the CMA’s Ralph King collection and the Cleveland Orchestra’s return to its concert hall in the Severance building. Both the installation by Peng Wei and the orchestra’s return to live performances are gifts of and for the Cleveland community aiming to keep us spirited, resilient, and connected.

This exhibition is accompanied by a free, fully illustrated booklet.

Watch a video on the exhibition, produced by Peng Wei Studio and Tina Keng Gallery, Taiwan. 

彭薇「平沙落雁 — 音樂的詩意與力量」於克利夫蘭藝術博物館展出 Peng Wei at the Cleveland Museum of Art

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Migrations of Memory IV, No. 1 (detail), 2021. Peng Wei (Chinese, b. 1974)
Migrations of Memory IV, No. 1, 2021. Peng Wei
Migrations of Memory IV, No. 3, 2021. Peng Wei
Guqin, late 1600s–1700s. China, late Ming dynasty
Listening to the Qin, late 1400s–early 1500s. Attributed to Tang Yin