About the Exhibition
“The Art of Bonding” delves into the complexity of human connection; from person-to-person to person-to-nature, this show invites you to reflect on the varied bonds of humanity. Based on the multidisciplinary art of twin sisters Hu Bao and Hu Bei, this exhibition celebrates the special bond between the twins, highlighting the importance and duality of individuality and connection. Through Bao and Bei’s work, we uncover the unique perspective of twin sisters while simultaneously speaking to a broader theme of human interconnectedness.
The one-child policy in China was a government law that limited the Chinese to having just one child as a way to control the country’s population. Growing up in China during their one-child policy, Bao and Bei’s relationship became strained. Regardless, the twins formed a solid and healthy relationship, foregrounding the extraordinary power of human relationships. At the core of this exhibition, Hu Bao and Hu Bei’s work centers their experiences growing up as twins and expands to a larger discourse surrounding the human bonds we all make.
Your contribution as a visitor is massively significant. We not only encourage you to appreciate the work of Hu Bao and Hu Bei, but we also invite you to consider your own personal bonds and connections. There are multiple interactive elements that we encourage you to engage in - your contributions are deeply valued and will help you better understand the artwork and help us understand how you connect with “The Art of Bonding”.
The one-child policy in China was a government law that limited the Chinese to having just one child as a way to control the country’s population. Growing up in China during their one-child policy, Bao and Bei’s relationship became strained. Regardless, the twins formed a solid and healthy relationship, foregrounding the extraordinary power of human relationships. At the core of this exhibition, Hu Bao and Hu Bei’s work centers their experiences growing up as twins and expands to a larger discourse surrounding the human bonds we all make.
Your contribution as a visitor is massively significant. We not only encourage you to appreciate the work of Hu Bao and Hu Bei, but we also invite you to consider your own personal bonds and connections. There are multiple interactive elements that we encourage you to engage in - your contributions are deeply valued and will help you better understand the artwork and help us understand how you connect with “The Art of Bonding”.
Acknowldegements
“The Art of Bonding” is co-curated by Annie Booth, Hu Bao, Hu Bei, Iván Peñafiel, Murphy Movsovitz, Maya Montaner, and Zida Wang. Special thanks to Dr. Marty Jacobs, Shena Kamata, and Jabari Townsend for their support!
Our gratitude extends to MoFA team, whose invaluable contributions have been instrumental in the realization of this project. We express our appreciation to Dr. Michael Carrasco, Meredith Lynn, Kelly Hendrickson, and Jean Young for their support.