Join us on November 20 for the opening and book launch of How Modern: Biographies of Architecture in China 1949–1979. The exhibition and publication challenge the often rigid and monolithic perception of socialist modernity in China by exploring the architectural practices of the time, revealing their diversity, inventiveness, and complex connections to political, social, and cultural contexts.

At 6pm in the Paul-Desmarais Theatre, exhibition curator Shirley Surya, Curator, Design and Architecture, at M+, Hong Kong, will present the project and her curatorial approach. The presentation will be followed by a conversation with architectural historian Li Hua from Southeast University, Nanjing, and co-editor of the publication, as well as artist Wang Tuo, who created new works as part of the exhibition and publication.

The exhibition opens at 5pm, and the evening concludes with a celebration in the Shaughnessy House from 7pm to 9pm.

This event will be held in English and is free of charge. As space is limited, registration is required. If the event is full, we encourage you to come to the CCA front desk ten minutes before the start, as places may become available.

The project is organized in collaboration with M+, Hong Kong.