ART & DESIGN PRESS,THE CULTURAL SECTION, CHINESE EMBASSY IN THE UK
Tiangong Kaiwu: Crafting Works of Nature
CeramicsConservationEmbroideryFashionKnittingLace MakingQuiltingRattan WeavingSilversmithingTextile MakingWeaving
EVENT DETAILS
Exhibition
13 May 2025 - 15 May 2025, 10:00 - 16:30Reception
12 May 2025, 14:30 - 16:30Workshop
13 May 2025, 13:45 - 16:30VENUE INFORMATION
Royal Mint Court
EC3N 4QN
Tiangong Kaiwu: Crafting Works of Nature
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.
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.
