5th Shanghai Biennale , Techniques of the Visible

Entitled “Techniques of the Visible”, the 2004 Shanghai Biennale aims to examine the relationship between media and human existence, between technology and culture. The exhibition brings together artists both home and abroad to explore the creative potentiality of the cross-fertilization of various media.

The Biennale consists of 8 parts: Thematic Exhibition, Virtual Fields, Videos, Chinese Photography History Museum Plan, Image Ceremony, International Forum, Biennale at Home and Academic Lectures. 108 (or groups of) artists from 35 countries and regions participated in this Biennale, exhibiting in total 108 pieces (sets) of works.