Paul Wong, Window '97, 1997

Paul Wong
Windows '97, 1997 

29-31.05.1997 
Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) London
26.06-10.07.1997
Site Gallery, Sheffield

Shown from 29 to 31 May 1997 to coincide with the hand-over of Hong Kong from the UK to China, Windows '97 was an installation consisting of large backlit colour photographs of Quenn Elizabeth II and Chairman Mao bordered by flashing neon symbols; the Union Jack, red star, AK47, Money signs, a crown and the new Hong Kong logo.

It was designed for the grand windows of the classical and richly decorative Nash room of the ICA. 

Related Information

Artist:
Paul Wong
Project Title:
Window '97
Year:
1997
Organisation:
Locus+