Free of charge
About the lecture
Known for creating participatory installations, Lee Mingwei reimagines museums as spaces of trust, reflection, and intimacy. His works invite audiences to engage in meaningful interactions, fostering self-awareness and collective understanding, which serve as vital platforms for connection and bridges between individuals, communities, and diverse perspectives. In this talk, he will share his practice, inspirations, and the stories behind his artwork, along with the journey of creating transformative experiences that contribute to a more connected and compassionate world.
About the Speaker
Born in Taiwan in 1964, Lee Mingwei, currently residing in Paris, New York and Taipei, creates participatory installations that enable strangers to engage with concepts of trust, intimacy, and self-awareness. Additionally, Lee conducts one-on-one events in which he and visitors explore these themes through daily activities like eating, sleeping, writing, and conversing. His projects often present open-ended scenarios for everyday interactions, adapting and transforming with participant involvement throughout an exhibition's duration. Lee has showcased his solo exhibitions internationally at venues including the Centre Pompidou, Tate Modern, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Museum of Modern Art, and Whitney Museum of American Art.
About the series
In its Special Guest series, the MMFA invites leading specialists to offer their cutting-edge views on the arts and museums.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Location: Maxwell Cummings Auditorium, 1379-A, Sherbrooke Street West
Reservation terms: Please note that unclaimed reserved seats will be made available to other participants on a first-come, first-served basis.
