VOICED : Versailles gardens showcase work by Korean artist Lee Ufan

The transcript discusses South Korean minimalist artist Liu Fan's exhibition at Versailles, featuring a 12-meter high metallic arch and other sculptures that blend industrial and natural elements. The exhibition aims to engage visitors in contemporary art appreciation. Liu Fan's work is compared to other artists like Jeff Koons and Murakami Lee, highlighting its intense and silent nature. The artist uses shadows to express the will of stones and invites visitors to reflect on their thoughts. Liu Fan will reside in Versailles until November 2014, marking a departure from his usual routine.

What does the metallic arch in Liu Fan's installation symbolize?

• The industrial society crossing over nature

• The beauty of Versailles

• The power of the Sun King

• The harmony between art and history

How has Liu Fan's art been received in France prior to the Versailles exhibition?

• It gained little recognition

• It was controversial

• It was unknown

• It was widely celebrated

What opportunity does Liu Fan's exhibition provide to visitors of Versailles?

• To meet the artist in person

• To engage with contemporary art in a historical setting

• To learn about the history of Versailles

• To participate in art workshops

How does Liu Fan categorize his art compared to his contemporaries?

• More vibrant and colorful

• More intense and silent

• More traditional and classic

• More abstract and chaotic

What unique element does Liu Fan use in one of his installations?

• Sound

• Shadows

• Light

• Water