EVENTS

There is a varied programme of events to complement the exhibition. All events are free and drop-in unless stated otherwise.

Book online at www.vam.ac.uk/tickets or call 020 7942 2211.

Study Day, Talks & Film

Study Day

Chinamania – Introducing Chinese Ceramics
Friday 11 April
Seminar Room 1
10.30-16.30

An introduction to the history and making of Chinese ceramics from the Qin period to the Qing period, led by Helen Glaister, tutor on the Arts of Asia year-course.

£40, concessions available

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Talks

Norman Foster – The New Beijing Airport
Friday 4 April
19.00-20.00
Lecture Theatre

Norman Foster has designed some of our most iconic buildings and his most recent work - Beijing Airport - is the largest and most advanced airport building in the world. He talks to Rowan Moore about this ground-breaking project.

£8, concessions available

Will Hutton and Philip Dodd - China and the Creative Industries
Friday 9 May
19.00-20.00
Lecture Theatre

Political commentator Will Hutton, author of The Writing on the Wall: China and the West in the 21st Century, discusses China and the future of the creative industries with Philip Dodd, Chair of Made in China.

£8, concessions available

In association with Museums and Galleries Month

Film

V&A Screen – The World, Jia Zhang Ke, 2004
Friday 2 May
From 19.00
Lecture Theatre

The World is Chinese writer/director Jia Zhang Ke’s first feature made with the co-operation of the Chinese government. Set in a Beijing theme park which contains replicas of the world's famous landmarks, the film explores themes of alienated youth, contemporary Chinese history and globalisation.

£4, no concessions