A Tale of Two Cities:China in Exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts in London,1935—1936

本文基于在英国达勒姆的观察和访谈,探讨了当地的街头艺人如何在表演中使用策略,与街道环境及行人互动。本研究探讨了街头表演吸引观众的技巧,他们如何理解和驾驭自己在社会中的边缘地位。本文结合生态学理论和参与式观察,认为街头艺人从事的不仅是一种表演,更是一种与环境密切相关的实践。本文解释了街头艺人如何适应城市街区,与陌生人建立联系和互动。此外,艺人有意与刻板印象保持距离,既不表现为乞讨,也不纯粹以营利为目的,而是为城市生活中增加活力和生机,让公众对其行业产生积极的看法。本文通过对街头艺人及其社会关系的关注,意在为街头表演研究增加个人和环境视角。

This paper examines the 1935—1936 International Exhibition of Chinese Art,held from November 281935 to March 71936 at The Royal Academy of Arts in London,Britain.Utilizing archival materials and historical photographs from both Britain and China,the study emphasizes Shanghai's notable contribution to this influential exhibition.The seemingly incongruous relationship between London and Shanghai in the 1930s proved to be mutually enriching,marked by shared experiences,mutual learning,and recognition.The second focus is on the art mobilization within the exhibition.The intentional decontextualization and re-contextualization of Chinese artwork,coupled with strategic shifts in locations and occasions,converted these exhibits into potent symbols affirming the legitimacy of the Chinese government and fostering a positive national image.This dynamic process imbued these objects with rich meanings,contributing to the overall success and impact of the exhibition.