Exhibitions & Events

27th September 2008–10th January 2009

Exhibition

'Thirty Years of Solitude'

Showing a selection of photographs and films by some of Iran's most talented contemporary women artists, this is the first exhibition in the UK to feature artists who all live and work in Iran. Curated by architect Faryar Javaherian and artist Haleh Anvari, the exhibition focuses on the feelings of anxiety, isolation and the sense of loss that Iranian society has experienced in the last 30 years.
Presented in collaboration with New Hall, Cambridge.

Asia House and the Iran Heritage Foundation
63 New Cavendish Street, London W1G 7LP

Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, closed Sun and 24th Dec-4th Jan
Tickets: Admission £2.50; Students £1;
Asia House Friends and Under 18s free
Information: Exhibitions Coordinator; T: +44 (0)20 7307 5454;
E: ; W: www.asiahouse.org

18th September – 25th September

Exhibition

'World Cinema: A Dialogue'
An exhibition of contemporary oil paintings by Kurchi Dasgupta

Inauguration 18th September @ 6.30pm, by His Excellency High Commissioner for India, Shri Shiv Shankar Mukherjee

Indian Artist, Kurchi Dasgupta from Calcutta will be showing a series of unique oil paintings on classic films from the world over, that are both evocative and surreal in nature. She covers a wide repertoire of films in her work including, Kurosawa’s Raan, Satyajit Ray’s Pather Panchali and works of Kubrick, Bergman, Tarkovsky, Ghatak, Truffaut and Woody Allen.

Kurchi’s work aims in bringing the two disparate, yet similar, worlds of film and painting together and represent her visual dialogue with films that have had a profound influence on cultures from around the world . She says, ‘I am trying to recontextualise everyday reality by drilling into the depths of the subconscious, and provide the viewer/participator with a new set of tools with which to perceive and interpret existence...'.

M.P. Birla Millennium Art Gallery, The Bhavan Centre
Institute of Indian Art and Culture
4a Castletown Road, West Kensington, London W14 9HE

Mon-Fri 11am–7pm, Sat-Sun 10am-7pm
Admission is free
Information: Emma Cook, E: or
T: +44 (0)20 7381 3086; W: www.bhavan.net

30th October–8th November

Exhibition

'Three Artists, Three Journeys, Three Paths to Kala Sangam'
Valerie Armstrong, Annie Owen and Jennifer Hall present a range of work which represent the rich colour and culture of India including prints, photography, sculpture and painting.

The Bhavan Institute of Indian Art and Culture
M.P.Art Gallery, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan
4a Castletown Road, West Kensington, London

11am–7pm daily
Admission is free
Information: Emma Cook, E: or
T: +44 (0)20 7381 3086; W: www.bhavan.net

23rd October–December 2008

Exhibition

'The Dynamics of Diversity: Tribal Cultures in the Eastern Himalayas'
Historical and contemporary objects from the British Museum will show the cultural diversity of Arunachal Pradesh, in North East India, reflecting two tribal groups - the animist Apa Tani from the central belt and the Buddhist Monpa close to the Tibet frontier. Including textiles, block-printing, basketry and painting aided by photographs and sound recordings.

British Museum
Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3DG

10am–5.30pm daily
Location: Room 91
Admission is free
Information: T: +44 (0)20 7323 8181; W: www.britishmuseum.org

16th October–13th December

Exhibition

'Edge of Arabia: Contemporary Art from Saudi Arabia'
17 Saudi contemporary artists explore the complex and diverse identities of 21st century life in the Middle East.

The Brunei Gallery
School of Oriental & African Studies
Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, London WC1H 0XG

Tue-Sat 10.30am-5pm
Admission is free
Groups of 10 or more telephone in advance
Information: T: +44 (0)20 7898 4046 (recorded information);
E: ; W: www.soas.ac.uk/gallery

16th October–13th December

Exhibition

'A People’s Migration: The Bakhtiari Kuch'
An intimate portrayal of one Bakhtiari family amongst many, documenting the daily life of the Faridgi family.

The Brunei Gallery
School of Oriental & African Studies, Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, London WC1H 0XG

Tue-Sat 10.30am-5pm
Admission is free
Groups of 10 or more telephone in advance
Information: T: +44 (0)20 7898 4046 (recorded information);
E: ; W: www.soas.ac.uk/gallery

15th October–7th November

Exhibition

'Works by Kishio Suga'
The artist’s first major solo show in the UK.
A leading exponent of Mono-ha (school of things), a movement that swept the Japanese art world during the 1970s and 1980s. Kishio Suga uses materials such as wood, stone, metal fragments and glass sheets.
The exhibition is part of the JAPAN-UK 150 celebrations.
In association with Tomio Koyama Gallery.

The Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation
Daiwa Foundation Japan House
13/14 Cornwall Terrace
London NW1 4QP

Mon-Fri 9.30am-5pm
Admission is free
Information: T: +44 (0)20 7486 4348; W: www.dajf.org.uk

Until 6th September 2009

Exhibition

'China: Symbols in Silk'
An exhibition of historic textiles including silk objects, embroidered robes and exquisite shoes, as well as altar pieces and a figure of the seated Buddha Sakyamuni.

Horniman Museum and Gardens
100 London Road, Forest Hill, London, SE23 3PQ

10.30am-5.30pm daily
Balcony Gallery
Admission is free
Information: T: +44 (0)20 8699 1872; E:

Until 25th January 2009

Exhibition

'India Recycled'
A photographic exhibition following the journey of clothes donated to UK charity shops as they are recycled and re-sold in the bustling markets of northern India and the contrasting flow of Indian saris and textiles recycled as Western fashion items.

Horniman Museum and Gardens
100 London Road, Forest Hill, London, SE23 3PQ

10.30am-5.30pm daily
Balcony Gallery
Admission is free
Information: T: +44 (0)20 8699 1872; E:

9th February-2nd November 2008

Exhibition

'Utsavam: Music from India'
Taking its name from the ancient Sanskrit word ‘Utsavam’ meaning festivities and / or celebration, Utsavam: Music from India presents the subcontinent’s rich musical heritage through music, film footage and musical instruments to provide a unique insight into traditional Indian music. It draws on extensive curatorial fieldwork from across rural regions of the subcontinent from Assam to Kerala by ethnomusicologist and broadcaster Rolf Killius and curator Margaret Birley.

Horniman Museum and Gardens
100 London Road, Forest Hill, London, SE23 3PQ

10.30am-5.30pm daily
Balcony Gallery
Admission is free
Information: T: +44 (0)20 8699 1872; E:

11th November–26th November

Exhibition

'Water’s Sound by Shiraishi Masako'
An exhibition of monumental ceramic and bamboo installations by Japanese artist, Shiraishi Masako. An example of her award-winning sculpture was seen at this year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
The exhibition is part of the JAPAN-UK 150 celebrations.
Time Mon-Fri 9.30am-6pm
Tickets Admission is free
Information T: +44 (0)20 7465 6500; E: ;
W: www.uk.emb-japan.go.jp; W: www.japanuk150.org

Embassy of Japan
101-104 Piccadilly, London W1J 7JT

Mon-Fri 9.30am-6pm
Admission is free
Information: T: +44 (0)20 7465 6500; E: ;
W: www.uk.emb-japan.go.jp; W: www.japanuk150.org

28th October–11th November

Exhibition

'Khula Dhoka - the Open Doors Exhibition'
An exhibition with 108 artists. It introduces the ten best Nepali artists to the UK. Many well-known Western artists are supporting the project. The symbolism of doors flung wide open reflects an open mind - an important creative and spiritual exercise when labels of caste, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexuality and politics still create profound divisions within Nepalese society.

The Kathmandu Arts Centre (KAC)
Asian Art in London's preferred Charity 2008

During Asian Art in London only at:
The Royal Over-Seas League
Park Place, St James’s Street
London SW1A 1LR

10am-6.30pm daily, Sunday 2nd November 10am-9pm
Admission is free
Information: Celia Washington; T: +44 (0)7789 351 144;
E: ;
W: www.kathmanduarts.org; W: www.rosl.org.uk

The Korean Cultural Centre UK is a major cultural space, housing an art gallery, lecture hall, A/V library, and other facilities. The centre also hosts regular exhibitions and cultural events, including language classes, film nights and lectures.

Korean Cultural Centre UK
(Northumberland Avenue Entrance)
Ground Floor, Grand Buildings
1-3 Strand
London WC2N 5BW

Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 11am-5pm
All exhibitions and events are free; booking may be essential
Information: T: +44 (0)20 7004 2600; E:

3rd–4th–5th November

Course

'Asia Contemporary Part II'
A three-day intensive course on the contemporary art of East Asia, covering China, Korea and Japan. The course will combine lectures and seminars by leading experts and working artists and visits to galleries and auction houses.

SOAS
School of Oriental & African Studies
Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, London WC1H 0XG

10am-4.30pm
Three day programme £300
Information: Dr. Heather Elgood, course director;
T: +44 (0)20 7898 4451; E:

From Monday 29th September 2008

Diploma Course

'Diploma in Asian Art'
A postgraduate programme on Asian art at various times throughout the year, offering five modules on Indian, Chinese, Japanese and Korean, Islamic and South East Asian art. It is an object led programme with formal links with the British Museum and the Victoria & Albert Museum.

SOAS
School of Oriental & African Studies
Thornhaugh Street
Russell Square, London WC1H 0XG

£3950 per module
Information: Dr. Heather Elgood, course director; T: +44 (0)20 7898 4451;
E:

Tuesday 4th - Thursday 6th November

Educational course

'Asian Art'
By Anne Farrer, Gordon Lang, Iain Robertson.
A 3-day course in Asian Art looking at the art of India, the Islamic world, and East Asia as well as the Asian art market. Participants attend the Chinese art auction at Sotheby’s Bond Street.

Sotheby’s Institute of Art
30 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3EE

9am-6pm
£700 inclusive of all visits and champagne reception
Information: Emilie Faure; T: +44 (0)20 7462 3249; E: ;
W: http://www.sothebysinstitute.com/day-eve-8.html

3rd September-14th December

Exhibition

'Zen Calligraphy by Yamaoka Tesshu'
An exhibition to mark the 120th anniversary of the death of the statesman and master swordsman Yamaoka Tesshu. It will include hanging scrolls by Tesshu, his eminent contemporaries Takahashi Deishu (1835-1903) and Katsu Kaishu (1823-1899), as well as the late Professor Terayama Tanchu, founder of the Society for the Way of the Zen Brush (Hitsuzenkai), who formed this collection.

Victoria & Albert Museum
Cromwell Road, South Kensington, London SW7 2RL

10am-5.45pm daily, Fri 10am-10pm (except Fri 5th Sept)
Toshiba Gallery of Japanese Art, Room 45
Admission is free
Information: T: +44 (0)20 7942 2000; W: www.vam.ac.uk

From 30th September

New Permanent Display

'The Arts of Thailand'
A new permanent display, funded by the Royal Thai Government, to celebrate the 80th birthday of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The display includes the museum’s finest Thai Buddhist sculptures in bronze and stone from the 7th to the 19th centuries, together with works of decorative art associated with the Thai court and with monasteries.

Victoria & Albert Museum
Cromwell Road, South Kensington, London SW7 2RL

10am-5.45pm daily, Fri 10am-10pm
Room 47A
Admission is free
Information: T: +44 (0)20 7942 2000; W: www.vam.ac.uk

12th December 2008-15th March 2009

Display

'Masterpieces of Ukiyo-e from the Victoria and Albert Museum'
From elegant fan prints and exuberant full-colour prints to artists’ sketches, this is a rare opportunity to enjoy some sixty highlights from the V&A’s unique collection of Japanese prints.

Victoria & Albert Museum
Cromwell Road, South Kensington, London SW7 2RL

10am-5.45pm daily, Fri 10am-10pm
Julie and Robert Breckman Gallery and part of the Edwin and Susan Davies Galleries (rooms 90 and 88a), Victoria and Albert Museum. A smaller selection of prints will also be on display in the Toshiba Gallery of Japanese Art and Design (room 45)
Admission is free
Information: T:+44 (0)20 7942 2000

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