Chinatown Arts Space in partnership with Asia House and supported by Shaftesbury PLC launches SUSTAIN – a new project to commission a third landmark piece of public art for London’s Chinatown.

• Sustainability at the heart of artists’ brief
• Contemporary sculpture positioned on the corner of Gerrard Place and Shaftesbury Avenue – above a famous Chinese herbalist’s shop
• A sculptor artist of East Asian descent to be commissioned

The search for the next sculptor artist to produce a striking, thought-provoking and contemporary piece of public art for London’s Chinatown has started this month. Chinatown Arts Space is delighted to be working with Shaftesbury PLC for the third time to improve, ignite and invent a new Chinatown. This ambitious project aims to deliver public art that fully captures the imagination of all those that visit, work or live in and around London’s vibrant Chinatown.

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7. Nov - 2012. Feb 2012

Jen Wu's practice is concerned with social and material narratives of transformation. It manifests itself through a multidisciplinary field combining sculpture, events, film and curation. Previous projects have included transforming London's ICA into an all-night exhibition as nightclub. During her residency Jen will be taking in Manchester and its various histories from 18th century local politics to the city's infamous 90's music scene.


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Jessica Longmore is a Manchester based artist whose current focus is the idea of the studio as a container; an environment which acts as a 'former' in the production of work. Jessica's practice involves a series of appropriate gestures; instinctive sculptural responses to the psychology of particular spaces.

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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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Fan Chon Hoo

Curated by Keith Whittle

3rd - 26th February 2011 - Private View 3rd February 2011 - 6.30pm to 8.30pm

Eleven Spitalfields Gallery
11 Princelet Street
Spitalfields
London E1 6QH
020 7247 1816

Opening Times: Tuesdays to Sundays, 12 - 6 pm and by appointment

Eleven Spitalfields Gallery and Fountain is delighted to present the first solo exhibition dedicated to the work of emerging Malaysian artist Fan Chon Hoo.

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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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"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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