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The Artist Project: Lee Mingwei

Feb 29, 2016 3 MINUTES
"You can change your skin and put on a different robe and you're a different person."

Artist Lee Mingwei reflects on Chinese ceremonial robes in this episode of The Artist Project—an online series in which artists respond to works of art in The Met collection.

About the Artist
Lee Mingwei, born in 1964 in Taiwan, is an an artist who creates participatory installations.

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A woman standing in a gallery facing a man seated in a chair

Lee Mingwei (Taiwanese and American, born 1964)

Sonic Blossom, 2013–2015.

Ongoing participatory performance installation with chair, music stand, costume and spontaneous song. Courtesy of the artist © Lee Mingwei. Photo: Anita Kan

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