Tiangong Kaiwu: Crafting Works of Nature

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EVENT DETAILS

Exhibition

13 May 2025 - 15 May 2025, 10:00 - 16:30

Reception

12 May 2025, 14:30 - 16:30

Workshop

13 May 2025, 13:45 - 16:30

VENUE INFORMATION

Royal Mint Court

EC3N 4QN

Tiangong Kaiwu: Crafting Works of Nature

BOOKING INFORMATION

An exhibition and accompanying events showcasing the use of traditional Chinese crafts in a contemporary context. The meaning of ‘Tiangong’ is the power of nature, while the meaning of ‘Kaiwu’ is the ingenuity of human wisdom: in combination, beautiful craftsmanship is achieved.

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About

Please note changes to the times advertised in the print guides.

The theme of the China Pavilion for London Craft Week 2025 is ‘Tiangong Kaiwu: Crafting Works of Nature’.

The exhibition and accompanying events showcases the use of traditional Chinese crafts in a contemporary context.

The meaning of ‘Tiangong’ is the power of nature, while the meaning of ‘Kaiwu’ is the ingenuity of human wisdom. Together, ‘Tiangong’ and ‘Kaiwu’ complement each other: by combining nature’s work and human ingenuity, one can achieve beautiful craftsmanship. This is not only a portrait of the harmonious coexistence of man and nature, but also the philosophy of traditional Chinese crafts that has been passed down for thousands of years.