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BEIJING 2008 OLYMPICS PROJECT
(July 16, 2008, Hong Kong) World renowned US performance
artist and Guinness World Record holder Bryan Berg spends
20 days in Hong Kong this July, building the Beijing Olympic
Athlete Village in playing cards. The 160-hour Stackathon
is held at Langham Place as part of an initiative to invigorate
arts and culture in the Mong Kok district.
This is Berg's first appearance in Hong Kong. Half way through
the Stackathon, an estimated 250,000+ visitors per day have
visited the project. It has also appeared in over 25 Hong
Kong publications, 4 local television channels, and 2 radio
spots as of July 16. It has also been aired across the US
and internationally, with more media coverage scheduled through
the project's duration.
The project includes landmarks such as the Bird Nest stadium,
the Water Cube, Beijing CCTV Tower, and Beijing TV Center.
The tallest will be over 9 feet. The project also includes
Berg's first use of lighting within the card buildings.
The Hong Kong event is intended to capture the spirit of the
Games in Beijing. It is said that art competitions formed
a key part of historic Games, and the Stackathon is a worthy
test of skill and endurance, as well as a contemplation of
time, speed, permanence, and impermanence. A self-taught artist,
Berg uses no tape, glue, or other tricks in his work.
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