Lee Mingwei 'Our Labyrinth' at Tate Modern

BGUK_2389538 - From 26 May - 15 June 2022, Tate Modern will stage the first UK performance of acclaimed artist Lee Mingwei's Our Labyrinth. Performed continuously from morning to evening in the Turbine Hall over three weeks, this work joins a host of new acquisitions to Tate’s collection for visitors to enjoy at Tate Modern this summer. Our Labyrinth transforms the simple act of sweeping into a contemplative, gestural performance, bringing a sense of ritual into the gallery. Two dancers with bells tied to their ankles move slowly as they sweep grains of rice into patterns. Over time the dancers shape the grains into a series of labyrinthine paths on a floor shaped like a pool of ink. The work is inspired by the artist’s experience of visiting ancient temples in the countryside in Myanmar, where paths leading from huts to temples are swept by volunteers.