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Explore the political art of Asia, uncover its lighter and darker shades, and discover the dynamics of the histories and cultures that created these striking works. Posters, prints and drawings, money and medals, teapots, textiles and other objects show how propaganda art reflects - and is shaped by - the political, social and economic circumstances of its production. Through these objects, the exhibition sheds new light on propaganda's collaborative and coercive aspects. Its distinctive ability to build nations, defy enemies, construct identities, change minds and educate populations paints a complex picture made from more than just lies and manipulation.
British Museum Great Russell Street, London. WC1B 3DGSpeaker: David Helliwell (University of Oxford)
Institute for Chinese Studies 151 Walton Street, Oxford OX1 2HGTumbler. indie print in China is a pop-up bookstore-cum-exhibition presented by 3030Press. It will showcase approximately 50 independent art books and 'zines produced in China over the past couple of years produced by more than 20 artists, design studios and small publishers in Mainland China. The publications will survey the range and character of selected self-published art books, from personal art projects and portfolios to general surveys and compilations, often produced in small print runs, sometimes by hand, for limited distribution and private sale.
Chinese Arts Centre Market Buildings, Thomas Street, Manchester M4 1EU Tel: 0161 832-7271 EMail: info@chinese-arts.centre.orgChinese painting workshop with Maggie Cross
Pool-in-Wharfedale Memorial Village Hall Pool-in-Wharfedale, Yorkshire. LS211LGJoin Choi Tea founder Melissa Choi and award-winning chocolatier Fiona Sciolti of Scolti Chocolates for this unique Chinese tea and chocolate pairing session. You will learn about Chinese specialty teas, their history and health benefits and their renowned detoxing properties. You can also discover how they pair with quintessentially English chocolate truffles which are prepared in front of your eyes with fresh and unusual ingredients such as real flowers, herbs, teas, fruits, local cream and honey.
Southbank Centre Belvedere Road London SE1 8XX Tel: 0871 663 2500 EMail: customer@southbankcentre.co.ukSpeaker: Tim Wright (University of Sheffield)
Institute for Chinese Studies 151 Walton Street, Oxford OX1 2HGFree Chinese Taster Lessons at London Confucius Institute Join us for FREE Chinese taster lessons and have fun!
SOAS Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, London WC1H 0XGSpeaker:Tim Weston, University of Colorado The talk will focus on the relationship between the journalism worlds of Shanghai and Beijing in the late Qing and early Republic, paying particular attention to the issue of what constituted a "national press" and how Shanghai commercial newspapers positioned themselves vis-a-vis, and became producers of information and knowledge about, the central government. This subject is a piece of my larger project on the evolution of newspapers and the profession of journalism in early 20th C China.
SOAS Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, London WC1H 0XGThis year's festival, held in partnership with King's College London, has been significantly expanded to cover the Chinese speaking world, including art, films and more from Mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Featuring a wide range of creative and entertaining content, the festival presents the reality of the Chinese speaking world to global audiences through imaginative conversations between moving images and art. 4 prominent directors in attendance from China, Hong Kong and Taiwan Art exhibition and artist talk, with Chinese artist in attendance 29 films screened, all UK premieres and including 1 world premiere Concert performances from Chinese and British musicians 2 Panel Discussions, 1 round table and 1 public lecture with key industry figures and academics See web site for list of events and times.
King's College Strand London WC2R 2LSSpeaker: Tim Weston (University of Colorado)
Institute for Chinese Studies 151 Walton Street, Oxford OX1 2HGLeading scholars discuss significant issues in the field of Chinese art and archaeology in honour of Professor Dame Jessica Rawson. Led by panel chairs Lothar Ledderose, Wu Hung, Jenny So, Mei Jianjun, Craig Clunas, Shelagh Vainker, Jane Portal and Chris Gosden. Including issues such as cross-cultural interactions, ancient bronzes, tombs and afterlife, and religion. Organised by her students, this international conference celebrates the major scholarly contributions made by Professor Dame Jessica Rawson at the British Museum and the University of Oxford in her long career. Friday 14 June, 09.30-18.30 Saturday 15 June, 10.00-18.30 Stevenson Lecture Theatre
British Museum Great Russell Street, London. WC1B 3DGSpeaker: Fu Yang (FAMES, University of Cambridge)
Needham Research Institute 8 Sylvester Road, Cambridge. CB3 9AF Tel: 01223 311545 EMail: admin@nri.org.ukYang Xuefei is acclaimed as one of the world's finest classical guitarists. She has performed as a soloist and in leading orchestras worldwide including the RPO, Hong Kong and Hamburg Symphony Orchestras and in venues including the Royal Albert Hall, Wigmore Hall and Philharmonie Berlin. In a programme devised for Asia House she plays traditional Chinese music and pieces by both Western and Eastern composers
Asia House 63 New Cavendish Street, London W1G 7LP Tel: 020 7307-5454 EMail: enquiries@asiahouse.co.ukChina Postgraduate Network 2013 Annual Conference aims to foster scholarly interaction amongst students and researchers within broadly understood area of Chinese Studies (including Taiwan and Hong Kong). We welcome participants representing all academic disciplines, theoretical paradigms and methodological approaches. We encourage submission of papers on any topic related to China in historical or contemporary context.
University of Leicester University Road, Leicester, LE1 7RHChinese painting workshop with Nick Hornigold
Pool-in-Wharfedale Memorial Village Hall Pool-in-Wharfedale, Yorkshire. LS211LGWe are pleased to have been asked to put on another exhibition at Lotherton Hall from 21 March to 23 June 2013. There will be some 60+ paintings on show and the majority will be for sale. For details about Lotherton Hall's opening times, visit Lotherton Hall
Lotherton HallDr Peter Ferdinand, Reader in Politics and International Studies, University of Warwick Chair: Lord Williams of Baglan, Distinguished Visiting Fellow and Acting Head, Asia Programme, Chatham House The speaker will examine long-term trends in voting convergence by Russia and China in the UN General Assembly, and more recent trends in their diplomacy in the UN Security Council.
Chatham House The Royal Institute of International Affairs, 10 St. James Square,SW1Y 4LE Tel: 020 7957 5700 EMail: contact@chathamhouse.org.ukIn the exhibition, the artist, Dr Koon draws inspirations from the Museum of East Asian Art's collection and creates new works that react interesting aesthetic notions embraced by the traditional Chinese literati. Dr Koon pushes the boundaries of traditional Chinese ink painting, while immersing in the tradition of brush and ink, he also remaining open to artistic media and notions from various cultures. Although his paintings have an obvious Chinese are, they are indeed hybrids of the Chinese medium Western ideas of artistic expression.
Museum of East Asian Art 12 Bennett Street, Bath. BA1 2QJ Tel: 01225 464640 EMail: info@meaa.org.ukLondon Chinatown Lions Club is delighted to be hosting the 18th London Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival on 30 June 2013 at the London Regatta Centre. Working with the London Chinatown Chinese Association and the Hong Kong Executives Club, and with the continued support of our main sponsor, the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, this riverside festival is firmly established as one of London's major annual cultural events.
Royal Albert Dockyard North Woolwich and SilvertownJohn Moffett (Needham Research Institute Librarian) will talk on Needham's journey to China in 1943. SACU's AGM will take place in the morning
King's College Strand London WC2R 2LSProfessor David SG Goodman, Academic Director, China Studies Centre, University of Sydney; School of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Nanjing University
Chatham House The Royal Institute of International Affairs, 10 St. James Square,SW1Y 4LE Tel: 020 7957 5700 EMail: contact@chathamhouse.org.ukKathy Hall, an experienced practitioner and teacher, will teach beginners step-by-step to help them enjoy their learning experience. Course fee (6 lessons): £55 (inclusive of use of watersleeves in class) or £40 if you bring your own. Fridays 1:15pm - 2:30pm
Islington Chinese Association 21 Hatchard Road London N19 4NG Tel: 020 7263 5986Jennifer Yang is a Taiwanese London-based artist, who graduated in 2012 with a MA in Textiles from Central St. Martins. In her practice, she is interested in bringing unique experiences to audience by using contemporary techniques to re-explore classic and traditional crafts. For the First Step showcase, she will display her new installation "Kaleidoscope". The work consists of large-scale sections of paper origami, which through the clever use of light and colour interact with the viewer depending on their viewpoint around the stairwell.
Chinese Arts Centre Market Buildings, Thomas Street, Manchester M4 1EU Tel: 0161 832-7271 EMail: info@chinese-arts.centre.orgSee Also |
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