Discover how contemporary Chinese artists respond to history, politics, identity and everyday life in a rapidly changing world. Presented alongside Forever Tomorrow: Chinese Art Now at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki.
Led by Principal Lecturer: Meijing He, the series can be attended as individual sessions or as a full programme.
Lecture 1: History, Politics & Cultural Translation
Saturday 23 May, 10.30am - 12pm
Explore how China’s modern history, political context, and rapid social transformation shape contemporary artistic expression - and what is revealed or left unsaid.
Lecture 2: Themes, Symbols & Stories
Saturday 13 June, 10.30am - 12pm
Examine how artists use image, metaphor, and visual language to tell stories that move between personal memory, collective history, and social commentary.
Lecture 3: Art, Identity & Lived Experience
Saturday 27 June, 10.30am - 12pm
Consider how identity, mobility, and cultural positioning influence contemporary art practices across China and its diasporas.