12 October 2010
The symposium reflects on and investigates an idea of contemporary chinoiserie, bringing historical themes, issues and ideas surrounding chinoiserie into a contemporary context; politics & trade, authorship, interpretation & cultural misunderstanding, fantasy, escapism and fiction and frippery & design.
Speakers include: Dr Sarah Cheang, London College of Fashion; Eliza Gluckman, Curator; Ben Scmidt, University of Washington; Glenn Adamson, V&A; Gayle Chong Kwan, Artist; Philip Tinari.
