Arrow Factory

Arrow Factory was an independent artist-run space located in Beijing. It was active between 2008 and 2019. The 15-square-meter space[1] hosted site-specific exhibitions, performances, actions, interventions, and happenings, and offered a model for low-budget and experimental art making.[1][2] The space was located in Jianchang Hutong inside the Second Ring Road in Beijing[3] and used to be a vegetable stand before it was active as an art space.[4]

The space had a storefront to display artwork and exhibitions were accessible to the public twenty-hour-hours a day.[5][4] It was a self-reliant and non-commercial enterprise. The projects often hosted local residents, shopkeepers, and restaurant owners.[6][2] During its 11.5 years of operations, Arrow Factory organized programs with many notable artists including Yan Lei, Nie Mu, Wei-Li Yeh, Liu Wei, Lin Yilin, and Ken Lum.

The founders include artist Rania Ho, artist Wang Wei, artist Wei Weng, and curator Pauline J. Yao. Artist Wei Weng stepped away from the project in 2009.

Arrow Factory ceased operations in October 2019 after they were required to curtain off their storefront by the local housing office.[7] This request was part of Beijing's new urban policies at that time,[8] which aimed at replacing small and low-end enterprises, including "non-capital functions and features."[9][10]

References

  1. ^ a b Lu, Carol Yinghua (2020-03-03). "How Arrow Factory Changed the Beijing Art Scene". Frieze. No. 209. ISSN 0962-0672. Retrieved 2022-11-12.
  2. ^ a b Hanru, Hou (2012). "An Arrow in the Heart of Beijing". Art in America. 100 (2): 45–46.
  3. ^ "Beijing's Arrow Factory Closes Its Doors". www.artforum.com. 23 October 2019. Retrieved 2022-11-12.
  4. ^ a b 3 years : Arrow Factory, 2008-2011. Rania Ho, Wei Wang, Pauline J. Yao, 王卫, Arrow Factory. Beijing. 2011. pp. 16–17. ISBN 978-1-934105-67-2. OCLC 775075491.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) CS1 maint: others (link)
  5. ^ "Astrid Wege on "Public Service Announcement"". www.artforum.com. October 2010. Retrieved 2022-11-12.
  6. ^ "ArtAsiaPacific: In Close Quarters". 96.126.110.91. Retrieved 2022-11-12.
  7. ^ "ArtAsiaPacific: The End of Alternative". artasiapacific.com. Retrieved 2022-11-12.
  8. ^ Myers, Steven Lee (2017-07-17). "A Cleanup of 'Holes in the Wall' in China's Capital". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-11-12.
  9. ^ "Jia Li on art and expulsion in China's capital". www.artforum.com. 26 August 2019. Retrieved 2022-11-12.
  10. ^ Arrow Factory: The Last Five Years. Beijing: Arrow Factory. 2020. pp. 9–11. ISBN 978-0-9966366-1-2.

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