04/14/2026
Two dynasties. Two visions. Two unforgettable experiences
Inspired by the legendary Terracotta Army, the thousands of life-sized soldiers buried with Qin Shi Huang to guard him in the afterlife, we brought history into motion in two wildly different ways.
First: a contemporary twist. Echoing the bold, surreal style of Yue Minjun, Gregangelo and Scott Nordlund reimagined the warriors as interactive, expressive characters, alive with movement, humor, and uncanny presence.
Then: tradition awakened. Performer Brandy Esparza embodied the classic terracotta form; still, powerful, and haunting, bringing the ancient guardians to life with reverence and intensity.
Past and present. Stillness and spectacle. History, reimagined.