Atsuko Tanaka (1932-2005) is without doubt one of Japan’s most important avant-garde artists. As a former member of the Gutai artist group which was founded in 1954, Tanaka has challenged the conventional notions of art through her powerful works including the iconic “Electric Dress”. Whether it be in paintings, sculpture, electric sound and light installations, or performance pieces, a commonality to Tanaka’s work is a distinct realism closely corresponding to her choice of materials.


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A 5 day series of workshops and lectures on the quintessential Chinese arts of the qin zither, weiqi (the game of Go), calligraphy and painting.

A concert featuring qin masterpieces, improvisation with live painting, the première of “Jieshi” for qin and string quartet by award winning composer Raymond Yiu; performed by Li Xiangting, Cheng Yu (President of the London Youlan Qin Society) and the English Chamber Orchestra.

Taught by: Li Xiangting, China’s greatest qin master.
Go expert Tony Atkins of the British Go Association,
and Chinese calligrapher and painter Guo Le.

Participants will receive a special booklet on the
Chinese Four Arts, to complement the classes.

COSTS
British Museum:
All events over the 3 days: £80/£65
Lecture: £5/£3
Concert: £5/£3

SOAS:
All events over the 2 days: £55/45 (SOAS students/staff £35)



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The I Value the Arts campaign aims to provide a voice for everyone who values the arts in their community and it has now received 16,430 pledges of support. This is great news, and a true reflection of how cultural services are an integral part of every community. However, in light of recent developments it is now more important than ever that everyone has the opportunity to sign up. I would like you to help raise the profile of the I Value the Arts campaign and get more people involved. It is vital that you get in touch with as many people as you can and ask them to pledge their support at www.ivaluethearts.org.uk

As you may know, the recent Comprehensive Spending Review left local councils facing an average cut of 28 per cent. The non-statutory status of local funding for cultural services has meant that the arts sector is left vulnerable to bear the brunt of these local authority cuts.

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Clem So has a Solo Show at Centrespace Gallery, 6 Leonard Lane, Bristol, BS1 1EA, Bristol on the 2nd – 9th February 2011, 11.00 am – 5.00 pm and the Private view will be on Thursday 3rd Feb (Chinese new Year) 6.00 pm – 9.00 pm.

So's work centers around his Identity as a British born man of Chinese descent and he takes a look at the duality of this diaspora and through his creativity, is trying to convey this as one cohesive whole using his Buddhist practice as the pivot. His work covers a broad spectrum of media from paintings, installation work (including sound) to moving image.

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"The Tiger in Asian Art" - A major new exhibition and events programme at Asia House.

Co-curators: Zara Fleming and Katriana Hazell. Senior Curatorial Advisor: Beth McKillop, V&A

Friday 05 Nov, 2010 - Saturday 12 Feb, 2011
Location: Main gallery

For the people of Asia, the tiger is an enduring and powerful symbol of cultural identity. It has inspired countless legends, beliefs, poems and works of art. The tiger is now the most threatened animal species in the world, a potent reminder of the vital need to preserve wild life and protect natural environments around the globe.

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