Red Rose vs. White Rose: An Oriental Exploration of Female Strength To be a spotless wife or a shameless mistress? Throughout history, when it comes to attaining the ideal of ‘love’, a woman often finds herself challenged by society’s moral compass. Hong Kong’s beloved actress-writer-producer, Gabby So, makes her debut this year at the Edinburgh Fringe […]
A leading sculpture foundation in England will display the first major exhibition of outdoor sculpture by contemporary Greater Chinese artists to be shown in the UK. The exhibition invites the viewer to reflect on China’s past, present and future relationship with the world at large, and provides valuable insight into the state of Chinese culture, […]
In 2016, Centre for Chinese Contemporary Art (CFCCA) celebrates its 30 year anniversary with a six month programme that welcomes back some of its past artists who have gone on to achieve international recognition. This June, CFCCA invites artist Susan pui san Lok to close the season of monthly exhibitions with work from the project. […]
The notion of shadows in art will come into focus as part of an exhibition curated by a Birmingham City University academic that opens in Shanghai, China this week. Professor Jiang Jiehong, Director of the University’s Centre for Chinese Visual Arts has been working with independent curator Mark Nash to create ‘The Shadow Never Lies’, […]
A new play about China and the London housing crisis will be staged at China Exchange at 7:30pm on 9 June 2016. Jingan Young’s I’M JUST HERE TO BUY SOY SAUCE (我只是来打酱油的) allows the audience to follow two couples – a pair of cut-throat real estate agents vying for the spotlight as they attempt to […]
This study day explores the impact of Buddhist paintings from the Dunhuang caves and of Daoist mythology on Modern Chinese artists. Expert presentations followed by object viewing will allow a deeper understanding of the art historical context of works shown in the current Ashmolean exhibition ‘Pure Land: Images of Immortals In Chinese Art’ . 21 […]
Photo: Allan Hong By Merlene Toh Emerson As a Liberal Democrat candidate for the London Assembly, I am keen to ensure London stays a centre for the arts and creative industries. Our theatres, museums, galleries and sporting venues play a vital role in life in the capital and help make London a vibrant and attractive place […]
The notion of shadows in art will come into focus as part of an exhibition curated by a Birmingham City University academic that opens in Shanghai, China this week. Professor Jiang Jiehong, Director of the University’s Centre for Chinese Visual Arts has been working with independent curator Mark Nash to create ‘The Shadow Never Lies’, […]
Contemporary Chinese Craft is a unique, must-see exhibition featuring both emerging and established Chinese craftsmen, artists and designers, exhibiting together for the first time in UK. The exquisite craftsmanship on display includes furniture design, embroidery, ceramics and lacquered pieces. Located at the China Design Centre, Contemporary Chinese Craft is held in conjunction with London Craft Week […]
BEHEMOTH looks at the human and environmental costs of coal mining and consumption in China. A literary reflection on the industrial monster devouring the Mongolian prairies. The screening will take place on Tuesday 26 April at 20:15 at ICA London and will be followed by a Q&A with the director. In the Old Testament, the […]