The Monuments2023
AD: Zhiwen Shao
D: Zhiwen Shao
This project involves creating digital monuments by using national symbols to commemorate six typical private nations around the globe whether they are currently in existence or have disappeared: Nutopia (by John Lennon), The Republic of Roseland, The Aerican Empire, The Republic of Sealand, The Principility of Hutt River, and The Republic of Molossia.
The project includes a website, seven brochures, and a small exhibition hosted at the Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts.
One thesis book about “national images” and six introduction brochures about different micronations.