History
During the tour of the curators through Belgium and China, the concept of "Transition" led to discussions about the artistic life and identity of the artist in the changing economic and philosophical realities in Western and Eastern societies. Raf De Smedt and Manyu Zhang found several artists with long experience of life who accepted the challenge to engage upon this issue in a new work.

Concept
This project invited 12 Belgian and 12 Chinese reknown artists, above 60, to create a work in which they confront their past and present expectations and ideas with the transience of life.

Dates and Locations
The venues for this exhibition are not accidentally located in the residence of the curators. Next to internationalism Over the Hedge also aims at an integration within the local region. Thus, real contacts and insights into the cultural reality are gained.

Tianjin, China: sep 5, 2010 - oct 24, 2010 : Former residence of Duan Qirui
Tianjin is, after Shanghai, the second industrial and commercial center of China and a major port. The port (in 2006 sixth largest in the world) serves as a transit port for Beijing. Co-organizer Tianjin Historical Architecture Restoration and Development Co.Ltd present the birthplace of Duan Qirui, warlord and prime minister round 1900, as exhibition centre.

Sint-Niklaas, Belgium: februari 5, 2011 - march 13, 2011 : Zwijgershoek Sint-Niklaas is a town in the Belgian province of East Flanders. The city is considered the capital of the Land van Waas. The city of Sint-Niklaas made its exhibition hall "Zwijgershoek" available.

Catalog
The catalog featuring all artists and additional texts by Fr.Boenders, P. Ilegems, Kang Jun and Manyu Zhang is available at the exhibition.

Sponsors