Since the 1980s, Xu Bing has been investigating the relationship between image and text in his art. He is interested in the tension between language and culture, and in the mystery of communication. His most famous installation, Book from the Sky has been recognized as a work of extraordinary significance. Since his arrival in America, in 1990, he has been striving to create an art that can communicate across cultures. In his current project, Book from the Ground, he is attempting to create a universal visual language.
Xu Bing in Harrisonburg is hosted by James Madison University and has been made possible through the generous support of the College of Visual and Performing Arts, a grant from the Arts Council of the Valley, the School of Art and Art History, the Institute for Visual Studies, and the Office of International Programs.
All events are free and open to the public.
Parking is available in Memorial Hall's parking lot.