12 March – 30 April 2008
As part of Asia Triennial Manchester 08 and CHINA NOW, Chinese Arts Centre hosts Chongqing painter Mao Yan Yang as he continues his interrogation of the media’s depiction of events and creates new works around the triennial’s theme of protest. Continue reading ‘Mao Yan Yang’
Archive for March, 2008
Spotlight on Spring Jewellery
The weather cruelly does not yet reflect the fact that it is March, nearly Easter and therefore Spring. Thankfully Chinese Arts Centre shop’s latest exclusive jewellery collections do. The unique beautifully crafted pieces provide the perfect way make a fashionable nod to the changing seasons, without having to give up the Winter woollies. For example these fantastically kitsch metal bird brooches by Melanie Tomlinson will inject a bit of brightness into any outfit. Continue reading ‘March Newsletter’
DEADLINE EXTENDED! Public Art Commissioning Opportunities for East Asian ArtistsThe deadline for submissions for two fantastic commission opportunities in London’s Chinatown has been extended to 28 March 2008Part of Chinatown Arts Festival 2008: Five Circles, Chinatown Arts Space and Chinatown’s principal landowner, Shaftesbury PLC, are working in creative partnership to commission two major new pieces of exciting public art for London’s Chinatown. These are two significant opportunities for East Asian artists to win a prestigious commission and see their work showcased in the heart of a major capital city.Further information about the commissions and full entry details of the requirements for submission of proposals and the specifics of the site can be downloaded from www.chinatownartsspace.com
