Summary
- Nieuwe Instituut has opened the “Ma Yansong: Architecture and Emotion” exhibition in Rotterdam
- The exhibition offers a deep dive into Ma Yansong’s impact on global architecture as well as MAD’s’ evolution from their early projects
The Nieuwe Instituut in Rotterdam has revealed an extensive exhibit titled “Ma Yansong: Architecture and Emotion“. This display highlights the innovative creations of Chinese architect Ma Yansong and his firm, MAD Architects. By using dynamic models, multimedia presentations, and artistic representations, the exhibition delves into Ma’s architectural journey, tracing his development from initial experimental designs to the flowing, organic structures that characterize his work currently.
This exhibit takes you on a journey through the initial years of MAD’s career in China during the 2000s, a period marked by swift urban expansion and architectural experimentation. You’ll get to see his pioneering ideas from that time, like the canopy idea for the old World Trade Center site, the 800 Metre Tower, and an aquarium designed from a fish’s perspective, all of which defied traditional architectural standards. As we progress into the early 2010s, the exhibit showcases MAD’s transition to the concept of shanshui, a Chinese philosophical idea deeply rooted in traditional landscape painting. The section titled “Embodied Nature” delves deeper into MAD’s use of natural elements in their architecture, illustrating how landscapes, symbolism, and emotions influence their unique architectural style.
The work by Ma, frequently referred to as forward-thinking, is found to be a bridge between the past and future using natural shapes. Examples like the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art (being built in Los Angeles) and Rotterdam’s new Fenix Museum demonstrate Ma’s predilection for traditional hand-drawn sketches rather than digital production, emphasizing the human element within architectural design. A unique aspect of this display invites visitors to collaborate with an AI-powered installation, converting their drawings into designs reminiscent of Ma’s style, mirroring his famous Tornado sketch for Fenix.
As a gamer enthusiast, I’m excited to share some insight about an upcoming exhibition that’s set to make waves. Aric Chen, the big boss at Nieuwe Instituut, has emphasized the impactful nature of this event. He points out how in a surprisingly swift timeframe, China has been churning out some of the world’s most innovative and impactful architectural designs, and now these creations are leaving their imprint across the globe. Ma Yansong and MAD Architects are spearheading this revolution, and we’re thrilled to unveil their first solo museum exhibition outside China in over a decade. This event promises to offer a deeper understanding of the workings of this globally recognized firm.
Initially planned for a limited duration, the exhibition is now continuing until October 12, 2025, instead. Moreover, visitors get an exclusive chance to interact with Ma Yansong, as he will share his design ideas in person at the museum’s “An Evening With…” event on June 26.
Nieuwe Instituut
Museumpark 25, 3015 EK
Rotterdam, Netherlands
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2025-05-29 06:56