#2025.03.01-06.01
上海市莫干山路50号4A-101室
今天不说话
WAITING
FOR YOU
Not talking today
Preview
Exhibition
展期 Exhibition period
2025年3月1日~2025年6月1日
策展人/艺术家 Curator / Artist
杨烨炘 Forest Young
时间 Time
周二~周日10:00-18:00
Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00
地点 Location
上海市莫干山路50号
M50艺术园区4号楼4A-101室
杨烨炘艺术中心
Room 4A-101, Building 4
M50 Art Park,
No. 50 Moganshan Road, Shanghai
费用 Fee
免费 Free
——杨烨炘的静默宣言
在当代艺术的广阔舞台上
“今天不说话” 无疑是一个
独特而引人深思的项目
自2014年由艺术家杨烨炘发起以来
这一行为艺术项目不仅跨越了时间的长河
更在社会的各个层面
引发了广泛的共鸣和讨论
“今天不说话” 的起点是公益，它最初是为壹基金创意并发起，旨在通过沉默的方式呼吁公众关注自闭症群体。在2014年4月2日世界自闭症日当天，超过160万中国人加入了这一运动，其中包括李连杰、马云等名人，累计新闻报道超过600篇，覆盖人群近2亿。这一数字背后，是无数颗被触动的心，以及对自闭症群体深深的关怀和支持。
然而， “今天不说话” 的魅力远不止于此。随着时间的推移，这一项目逐渐跳出了公益的范畴，开始在更广泛的社会议题中发挥作用。杨烨炘先用“今天不说话”影响了上海双年展，邀请了100多位艺术青年参与，以沉默的方式批评当代艺术越来越脱离社会，成为少数人的自闭症艺术。这一行为不仅引发了艺术界的深思，也让更多人开始关注艺术与社会的关系。
此外， “今天不说话” 还成为了杨烨炘个人艺术探索的重要载体。他通过这一项目，不断挑战和突破传统的艺术表达方式，将沉默转化为一种强有力的艺术语言。无论是走访即将拆迁的书报亭，邀请书报亭主人以沉默告别那个辉煌的时代，还是在东华大学上演“行为演讲”，近二小时一言不发却赢得了学生们的热烈掌声，杨烨炘都以其独特的艺术视角和深刻的社会洞察力，赋予了 “今天不说话” 更为丰富的内涵和意义。
“今天不说话” 之所以能够产生如此深远的影响，是因为它触及了人类共同的情感和体验。在这个喧嚣的世界里，我们往往被各种声音和信息所包围，却忘记了沉默的力量。而 “今天不说话” 正是通过沉默，让我们有机会静下心来，倾听内心的声音，感受彼此的存在从而引发对生命、社会、艺术等更深层次的思考。
如今， “今天不说话” 已经成为中国最具影响力的社会参与式行为艺术项目之一。它不仅让我们看到了艺术的力量，更让我们相信，通过沉默和关怀，我们可以共同创造一个更加和谐、包容的社会。
Forest Young's Silent Manifesto
In the realm of contemporary art, "No Talking Today" stands as a profound and evocative statement by artist Forest Young (Yang Yexin). This project, initiated in 2014, is more than just a performance art piece—it is a silent manifesto that challenges societal norms, critiques the art world, and invites introspection in an increasingly noisy world.
At its core, "No Talking Today" is a call to pause, to reflect, and to listen. Forest Young's use of silence as a medium transcends traditional artistic expression, transforming it into a powerful tool for social commentary and connection. What began as a public welfare initiative to raise awareness for autism has evolved into a multifaceted exploration of art, society, and human connection.
The project first gained prominence on April 2, 2014, World Autism Awareness Day, when over 1.6 million people across China, including celebrities like Jet Li and Jack Ma, participated in a day of silence to show solidarity with the autistic community. This act of collective silence not only amplified the voices of those often unheard but also demonstrated the profound impact of stillness in a world dominated by noise.
Forest Young, however, did not stop there. He expanded the scope of "No Talking Today" to critique the art world itself. At the Shanghai Biennale, he invited over 100 young artists to join him in a silent protest against the elitism and detachment of contemporary art. By refusing to speak, they highlighted how art had become an "autistic" realm, isolated from the realities of society. This bold statement forced the art community to confront its own limitations and reconsider its role in addressing social issues.
Beyond its social and artistic critiques, "No Talking Today" also serves as a deeply personal exploration for Forest Young. Through various iterations of the project—whether it was silently bidding farewell to soon-to-be-demolished newsstands or delivering a two-hour "silent speech" at Donghua University—he has demonstrated the versatility and depth of silence as an artistic language. Each performance is a testament to his ability to communicate profound ideas without uttering a single word.
The enduring power of "No Talking Today" lies in its universality. In a world overwhelmed by constant chatter and information overload, silence becomes a radical act. It creates space for introspection, empathy, and connection. Forest Young's silent manifesto reminds us that sometimes, the most powerful statements are made not through words, but through the absence of them.
Today, "No Talking Today" is recognized as one of China's most influential socially engaged art projects. It is a testament to the transformative power of art and silence, urging us to pause, listen, and reflect on the world around us. Through his silent manifesto, Forest Young has not only redefined the boundaries of contemporary art but also inspired a deeper understanding of the human experience.
3月1日
杨烨炘艺术中心
不见不散