In Meta-mentary, the Lenbachhaus in Munich (Germany) invites you to immerse yourself in an exhibition space transformed by Cao Fei’s cinematic imagery and artistic vocabulary. Cao Fei, a prominent figure in post-digital art, explores the pervasive influence of digital technology on daily life. Born in Guangzhou, China, in 1978, she grew up amidst rapid economic and technological change in the Pearl River Delta. Her work, spanning film, photography, and multimedia installations, delves into the societal impacts of globalization and digitalization, reflecting on human adaptation to these transformations. Fei's art balances between melancholy and humor, utopia and dystopia, offering insights into the complexities of a technologically driven world. Her international acclaim includes exhibitions at renowned venues like MoMA PS1 and Centre Pompidou, culminating in the 2024 SCAD deFINE ART prize.

Cao Fei: Meta-mentary / Lenbachhaus | Kunstbau, Munich. Munich (Germany), May 3, 2024.