Amy Granat 1,Installation View: Stars Way Out, 2006Takeshi Murata 1,Video Still, Escape Spirit Video Slime, 2007The first international exhibition in UCCA’s program, Stray Alchemists introduces artists who are starting to influence the current contemporary art landscape, including Matt Bryans, Amy Granat, Takeshi Murata, Robin Rhode and Sterling Ruby. Working across sculpture, performance, collage, drawing, photography and video, each artist is focused on process to extend the possibilities of their practice.Stray Alchemists will include new work produced specifically for the exhibition, as well as one-off performances and music events by the participating artists.An illustrated catalogue will accompany the show.The exhibition opens on March 8-July 13, 2008