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The Chinese Lives of Uli Sigg

The Chinese Lives of Uli Sigg

Documentary
2017, Movie, 1h 33min
Swiss collector Uli Sigg has played in the time of economic opening of China by Mao an essential role, which is still continuing. To better understand China, in 1980 as an entrepreneur and business expert to the country called Sigg art turns to and wears for years the most important collection of contemporary Chinese art together. THE CHINESE LIVES OF ULI SIGG granted for the first time a comprehensive insight into the exciting and extraordinary life of the entrepreneur, diplomat and art collector. Contemporary artists like Ai Weiwei, Zeng Fanzhi, Cao Fei, Fang Lijun Wang Guangyi or consider him a friend and mentor to whom they could entrust their works, to protect them against the arbitrary destruction of the authorities. The majority of them are over the Sigg museum M + in Hong Kong, which expected to open in 2019 and the works will be presented to the general public.
Country: Switzerland
Cast:
Ai Weiwei,
Alexandra Munroe,
Cao Fei,
Fang Lijun
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Ai Weiwei
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Cao Fei
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Fang Lijun
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Uli Sigg
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Guangyi Wang
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"The Chinese Lives of Uli Sigg" is a documentary that explores the fascinating story of Uli Sigg, a Swiss entrepreneur and diplomat who has played a significant role in the development of China's art scene over the past few decades. Through his various ventures, including a groundbreaking joint venture with a Western company, Sigg has formed close relationships with some of China's most influential artists, such as Wang Guangyi, Fang Lijun, and Ai Weiwei. The film offers a unique perspective on the complex and evolving relationship between art and state in China, featuring archival material and insightful interviews with Sigg and the artists he has worked with.

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