[pertikis]

www.kunsthal.nl/en/plan-your-visit/exhibitions/ai-weiwei/

New Ai Weiwei exhibition in the Netherlands, from what is written in the info on the museum's website it would appear to be a collaborative exhibition with the Albertina Museum in Vienna where there was a major exhibition dedicated to the Chinese artist last summer.

I am curious, since it seems to me that Avantarte is Dutch, if there are plans to release limited editions.

[state]

Jun 29, 2023 11:35:44 GMT 1 pertikis said:

www.kunsthal.nl/en/plan-your-visit/exhibitions/ai-weiwei/

New Ai Weiwei exhibition in the Netherlands, from what is written in the info on the museum's website it would appear to be a collaborative exhibition with the Albertina Museum in Vienna where there was a major exhibition dedicated to the Chinese artist last summer.

I am curious, since it seems to me that Avantarte is Dutch, if there are plans to release limited editions.

avantarte.com/products/ai-weiwei-glass-vase

[kjg]

Thanks for the heads-up. I know a guy at the Kunsthal, maybe I can check out the vernissage.

[pertikis]

Thank you!!

[Grillocracy]

I really like the one Avant Arte has coming up for sale but it is only 7 inches tall. Would be so much better, IMO, if it was double or triple that size.

[Crime in the City]

Jun 29, 2023 22:37:15 GMT 1 Grillocracy said:

I really like the one Avant Arte has coming up for sale but it is only 7 inches tall. Would be so much better, IMO, if it was double or triple that size.

More than a few knob joke opportunities there but I just can't be bothered lol 

[topper]

So Weiwei has changed the design of the glass vase! Better IMO

'During production, Weiwei has decided to refine the surface of the glass in order to align it more closely with his original vision for the piece and his wider practice. This means that the final artwork you receive will be different from the photos you saw when placing your order, so we wanted to share an update.'

Also says on the site 'Artist’s signature engraved on base'



avantarte.com/products/ai-weiwei-glass-vase?utm_campaign=AIWEIWEI23&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=265149120&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--biEgxRmwecrxQ71tEvyitF7h8Mw2gqW28h28Qo8X_bB-TlQ-Ss7pyKldgxj8yvlcZ3YKUinxUVfkRnddTJW_H-jD5Lw&utm_content=265149120&utm_source=hs_email

[sevrin]

Jul 5, 2023 16:28:22 GMT 1 topper said:

So Weiwei has changed the design of the glass vase! Better IMO

'During production, Weiwei has decided to refine the surface of the glass in order to align it more closely with his original vision for the piece and his wider practice. This means that the final artwork you receive will be different from the photos you saw when placing your order, so we wanted to share an update.'

Also says on the site 'Artist’s signature engraved on base'



avantarte.com/products/ai-weiwei-glass-vase?utm_campaign=AIWEIWEI23&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=265149120&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--biEgxRmwecrxQ71tEvyitF7h8Mw2gqW28h28Qo8X_bB-TlQ-Ss7pyKldgxj8yvlcZ3YKUinxUVfkRnddTJW_H-jD5Lw&utm_content=265149120&utm_source=hs_email

Yes, it's even sexier now! and signature on the base as well, perfect 

[Pawel]

Jul 5, 2023 16:28:22 GMT 1 topper said:

So Weiwei has changed the design of the glass vase! Better IMO

'During production, Weiwei has decided to refine the surface of the glass in order to align it more closely with his original vision for the piece and his wider practice. This means that the final artwork you receive will be different from the photos you saw when placing your order, so we wanted to share an update.'

Also says on the site 'Artist’s signature engraved on base'



avantarte.com/products/ai-weiwei-glass-vase?utm_campaign=AIWEIWEI23&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=265149120&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--biEgxRmwecrxQ71tEvyitF7h8Mw2gqW28h28Qo8X_bB-TlQ-Ss7pyKldgxj8yvlcZ3YKUinxUVfkRnddTJW_H-jD5Lw&utm_content=265149120&utm_source=hs_email

Slight preference for the older version but this one will do also.

[ca]

Older version was much better imo, less cheap/kitsch

[Johnny Sarcasm]

Jul 5, 2023 16:55:26 GMT 1 ca said:

Older version was much better imo, less cheap/kitsch

LOL, bet you have loads of mates 

[kai22]

Jul 5, 2023 16:55:26 GMT 1 ca said:

Older version was much better imo, less cheap/kitsch

Have to agree - this looks whack. Terrible choice to change the design.

[jvp2022]

It does look a bit more like a coca cola bottle

[Pawel]

Jul 5, 2023 17:28:57 GMT 1 jvp2022 said:

It does look a bit more like a coca cola bottle

Less Fanta more Cherry Coke

[astbury]

Jul 5, 2023 16:28:22 GMT 1 topper said:

So Weiwei has changed the design of the glass vase! Better IMO

'During production, Weiwei has decided to refine the surface of the glass in order to align it more closely with his original vision for the piece and his wider practice. This means that the final artwork you receive will be different from the photos you saw when placing your order, so we wanted to share an update.'

Also says on the site 'Artist’s signature engraved on base'



avantarte.com/products/ai-weiwei-glass-vase?utm_campaign=AIWEIWEI23&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=265149120&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--biEgxRmwecrxQ71tEvyitF7h8Mw2gqW28h28Qo8X_bB-TlQ-Ss7pyKldgxj8yvlcZ3YKUinxUVfkRnddTJW_H-jD5Lw&utm_content=265149120&utm_source=hs_email

This is awful, looks cheap AF. 

Putting pressure on the purchaser by reminding them it has a waiting list is a cheap move too. People bought the orange frosted vase not this boiled sweet version. Obviously less money to produce this one, I don’t buy the Ai Weiwei changed the design BS. 

[Jonas B]

It’s gone from looking like a piece of art to something from the Coca Cola gift shop. Avant Arte seem to be focussing more on profit these days (timed editions etc) so maybe this version will be cheaper to produce. It looks cheaper.

[Briggs 74]

really pleased I missed out on this now. I loved the alabaster translucency of the orange version. This however, reminds me of....

[Pawel]

Jul 5, 2023 18:35:21 GMT 1 Briggs 74 said:

really pleased I missed out on this now. I loved the alabaster translucency of the orange version. This however, reminds me of....

So happy for you

[its all about me]

It's a pretty drastic change from orange to red. It's not what I would call a minor refinement.

I think they should have simply brought out two different versions; one orange and one red. More people would have had the opportunity to buy one and they would have still sold out.

[Londown 01]

This is really an exhibition thread, so maybe it would be convenient to move the discussion of the (new design of the) vase to the original release thread. Then we only have to follow one thread!

__________

[Pawel]

Jul 5, 2023 19:00:07 GMT 1 its all about me said:

It's a pretty drastic change from orange to red. It's not what I would call a minor refinement.

I think they should have simply brought out two different versions; one orange and one red. More people would have had the opportunity to buy one and they would have still sold out.

But then you would have people complaining that AA got greasy and doubled the edition. It's not a perfect situation but I guess if one really doesn't like it, then refund is available.
I still hope for a ceramic version of it.

[Londown 01]

Jul 5, 2023 19:31:52 GMT 1 Pawel said:

Jul 5, 2023 19:00:07 GMT 1 its all about me said:

I still hope for a ceramic version of it.

No offense, but since you already got this one, I'm hoping that if other versions were to become available, somebody else gets their turn 

[Pawel]

Jul 5, 2023 19:38:37 GMT 1 Londown 01 said:

Jul 5, 2023 19:31:52 GMT 1 Pawel said:

I still hope for a ceramic version of it.

No offense, but since you already got this one, I'm hoping that if other versions were to become available, somebody else gets their turn 

Apparently only orange matte is tolerable.

[nobokov]

Youch. The new version looks bad. Even the shape of the lip seems to have changed from rounded to have sharp edges.

[blurp]

thing is, the artist didn't want that... so, here we are. Looks sharp.

Jul 5, 2023 19:00:07 GMT 1 its all about me said:

It's a pretty drastic change from orange to red. It's not what I would call a minor refinement.

I think they should have simply brought out two different versions; one orange and one red. More people would have had the opportunity to buy one and they would have still sold out.

[its all about me]

I do wonder why it is made in glass at all, to be honest; red or orange. Shouldn't it be made to look like a Ming vase, i.e. an earthenware pot or terracotta colour?

[jvp2022]

If it was like that it would be awesome!