* 1966 in Beijing, China. Lives and works in Beijing
Chinese artist
Known for: Conceptual Art
Exhibited works
Writing diary with water, 1995 until present. 1nd | B | Since 1995, Song Dong has been writing daily diary entries on a stone block with a calligraphy brush. He uses water instead of ink. Because the hidden diary cannot be read, the thoughts of the artist will remain secret.
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Doing Nothing Garden. 2010-2012. BF | A | A six meter high mound of debris and organic waste, overgrown with grass and flowers; neon sign with the words "doing" and "nothing." Installation view: Karlsaue in Kassel, documenta 13, 2012 | |
Do nothing Book. 2012. BF | A | Song Dong let an untranslatable phrase about doing nothing be translated into English by various individuals and corporations, as well as by a professional translation agency and Google Translate. The Chinese characters are the same, but in each case the translation is different. | |
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Credits All reproductions are courtesy of the artist © Song Dong |