Zhefan Gu 💭️

Efficient Roaming, 2023

Experimental performance

Has social media changed the way we view art, and does the time it takes to queue for a selfie accurately reflect the value of the artwork?
Following social media trends, I spent two months exploring art exhibitions across China with high potential for selfies, documenting these 24 queuing times. This project aims to present an alternative narrative of engaging with art.

Haben die sozialen Medien die Art und Weise verändert, wie wir Kunst betrachten? Spiegelt die Zeit, die man für ein Selfie in der Warteschlange benötigt, den Wert des Kunstwerks wider?
Ich habe Kunstausstellungen während 2 Monaten in China besucht, die ein hohes Potenzial für Selfies aufweisen, und die 24 Wartezeiten dokumentiert. Dieses Projekt präsentiert eine andere Weise auf Erzählung der Beteiligen von Kunst.

Rirkrit Tiravanija, Tomorrow is the Question, Shanghai
Record date: 18.03.2023
Queuing time for selfies: 2'07"
Keywords: Blur the line between art and life

Marck, Live in a square, Shanghai
Record date: 17.03.2023
Queuing time for selfies: 3'14"
Keywords: Escape from bondage

Marck, Live in a square, Shanghai
Record date: 17.03.2023
Queuing time for selfies: 3'14"
Keywords: Escape from bondage

Marcus Jansen, His-Story, Shanghai
Record date: 04.03.2023
Queuing time for selfies: 1'32"
Keywords: Conflict, Expressionism

Marina Abramovic, The Kitchen, Shanghai
Record date: 19.03.2023
Queuing time for selfies: 6'39"
Keywords: Floating, symbolic

Peter Joseph, The Window Paintings, Shanghai
Record date: 26.03.2023
Queuing time for selfies: 0'0"
Keywords: Minimalism, light, sensualism

Houying&Tanping,冉,Xiamen
Record date: 08.04.2023
Queuing time for selfies: 14'26"
Keywords: Abstract movement, sensual world

Zhengda, PHYSIOLOGICAL REACTION I, Shanghai
Record date: 18.03.2023
Queuing time for selfies: 2'51"
Keywords: Machine algorithm, natural expression

Chen Yingjie, Hidden Cloud Dragon, Shanghai
Record date: 25.03.2023
Queuing time for selfies: 3'09"
Keywords: Cultural Contrasts

Chenjie, Reorganization, Xiamen
Record date: 08.04.2023
Queuing time for selfies: 0'23"
Keywords: Wounds, self-awareness

Zoe, Stay Fool, Shanghai
Record date: 18.03.2023
Queuing time for selfies: 3'37"
Keywords: Fantasy, Imagination

Houying&Tanping, -|, Xiamen
Record date: 08.04.2023
Queuing time for selfies: 7'41"
Keywords: A Gap of Hope in the Darkness

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The Moment of Heartbeat, Changzhou

Record date: 05.03.2023

Queuing time for selfies: 4'06"

Keywords: Light and shadow}

Wukete, Greetings from afar, Changzhou
Record date: 05.03.2023
Queuing time for selfies: 3'35"
Keywords: Memories, Hometown

Leilei, Ing, Shanghai
Record date: 18.03.2023
Queuing time for selfies: 11'42"
Keywords: Memory, Family, Identity

Ding Liren, Hands, Shanghai
Record date: 19.03.2023
Queuing time for selfies: 6'03"
Keywords: Traditional, abstractionist

Houying&Tanping, -|, Xiamen

Record date: 08.04.2023
Queuing time for selfies: 8'17"
Keywords: Rational portrayal of the sensual world

Annehaaning, Delete, Shanghai
Record date: 18.03.2023
Queuing time for selfies: 21'24"
Keywords: Human memory and digital memory

Linshuxin, Body Floss, Xiamen
Record date: 09.04.2023
Queuing time for selfies: 3’42”
Keywords: Brokenness, fear

Marck, Transport Crates, Shanghai
Record date: 18.03.2023
Queuing time for selfies: 18'06"
Keywords: Escape from Chains

Peter Jeppson, Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, Shanghai
Record date: 26.03.2023
Queuing time for selfies: 0'0*
Keywords: Decay, Symbolism

Boredomresearch, The Cavanoids Dance, Shanghai
Record date: 19.03.2023
Queuing time for selfies: 17'12"
Keywords: Fictional creatures

Ding Liren, Sword Dance, Shanghai
Record date: 18.03.2023
Queuing time for selfies: 4'32"
Keywords: Traditional Folklore

Linke, Visions come true, Shanghai
Record date: 18.03.2023
Queuing time for selfies: 2'24"
Keywords: Perspective, Unreal