Black Ceremony


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We've got some shots through of Cai Guo-Qiang's performance piece in Qatar that took place on  December 5. Incredible images here, playing on the artist's use of gunpowder in his work.

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Eight thousand and three hundred black smoke shells were used in this piece, commissioned by Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, covering an explosion area of 29,500 sqm. The performance lasted three minutes, and was scheduled to coincide with the launch of Guo-Qiang's solo show in the museum, that continues until May 26. More info

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Images courtesy of Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art and Cai Studio