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Past Exhibitions
Since its inauguration in April 1993 the Museum has mounted a number of varied and colourful exhibitions. Noted here are the exhibitions we have held over the past few years. (To find out more about the contents of these exhibitions click on the exhibition title.)
| 3rd Jan - 13th April 2008 | An exhibition looking at a variety of deities found in Chinese temples and on household altars. | |
| 3rd Jan - 13th April 2008 | Featuring images of China pre-1950 from UK collections. | |
| 21st Aug - 9th Dec 2007 | An exhibition focusing on a range of characters from East Asia. | |
| 21st Aug -9th Dec 2007 | Featuring winning artwork from the UK's annual manga TOKYOPOP competition. | |
| 24th April - 12th August 2007 | Featuring work from the Batik Guild. | |
| 9th January - 15th April 2007 | An exhibition to highlight some general cultural Chinese themes | |
| 9th January - 15th April 2007 | Calligraphy by the finest contemporary Chinese calligrapher working in the UK |
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| 22nd August - 10th December 2006 | Exploring the history and diversity of ceramic wares produced in non-imperial kilns and exported around the world prior to 1700 |
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| 22nd August - 10th December 2006 | 25 photos by Enzo Obiso depicting the vast spaces of the Mongolian Steppes | |
| 1st May - 13th August 2006 | Illustrating the cultural significance of symbolic motifs in Chinese art | |
| 1st May - 13th August 2006 | A beautiful and inspiring display of images by photographer Sheila Rock | |
| 4th January - 23rd April 2006 | Detailing the fascinating voyage of Isabel and Eleanor Cadbury to China and Japan in 1907 this exhibition reveals a collection of early 20th century textiles and souvenir items from East Asia. On loan from a local family. |
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| 4th January - 23rd April 2006 | A selection of mixed media paintings by semi-abstract artists Wendy Yeo, an electrifying mix of traditional Chinese brushwork and Western ideas inspired by nature, landscapes and cityscapes. |
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| 23rd August - 11th December 2005 | An exhibition covering the array of religions and beliefs found within the diverse cultures of East Asia. | |
| 23rd August - 11th December 2005 | This display brings to life the realities of living in modern day China through an exciting mix of coloured and black and white photographs.
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| 26th April - 14th August 2005 | An exhibition of people's favourite objects with contributions from visitors, MEAA Friends, staff and local personalities. |
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| 26th April - 14th August 2005 | Propaganda posters from the People's Republic of China in the 1960s and 1970s. |
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| 5th January - 17th April 2005 | An exhibition to explore the influence and impact of trade on the artistic and cultural products of East Asia. |
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| 5th January - 17th April 2005 | A selection of art work (Chinese brush painting, calligraphy and paper cutting) by local artist, Rebecca Yue. | |
| 17th August - 12th December 2004 | A wonderful insight into the golden age of the Qing dynasty. The exhibition takes a revealing look at the art and culture of China's final period of imperial rule. |
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| 17th August - 12th December 2004 | This display of contemporary Nanga paintings captures the exquisite beauty of the traditional Chinese style and the expansion of this technique within Japanese art. |
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| 4th May - 8th August 2004 | A touring exhibition of contemporary paintings and ritual objects from the complex and highly symbolic system of Tibetan Buddhism. |
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| 4th May - 8th August 2004 | A selection of photographs taken by a local couple charting their journey through Tibet. |
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20th January 2004 - |
Understanding |
This exhibition takes a simple yet fascinating look at the way we view the art of China, Japan, Korea, Tibet and Southeast Asia. |
20th January 2004 - |
Purity and Simplicity: |
The exhibition, by painter Zhou Jun, is a collection of paintings characterized by the traditional use of Chinese water based materials and ink techniques. Naturalness and simplicity of design, lie at the heart of Zhou Jun's Art. |
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