Tue 25 Nov 2014: Cafe Culture - talk on Ai Weiwei with coffee and cake !
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'WISH YOU WERE HERE"
A talk on the art of Ai Weiwei
10:30 - 12:30 Tuesday 25th November 2014
White Hart Cottage,Thames Street, Charlbury
With homemade cake and great coffee !
Artist, critic and curator Clare Carswell MA(RCA) will give an illustrated talk on the life and work of Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei. The talk will explore the art of this fascinating and controversial artist and will look at the impact of politics on his art, his relationship with other artists and how he has become a global superstar. It will discuss the works on display in his current exhibition at Blenheim Palace and how they embody recurring themes in his work.
The talk will take place in the relaxed and charming setting of White Hart Cottage. It will be a small group event and places are limited.
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01608 811997 e booking@artinsights.org
A donation from proceeds will be made to CCCA Charlbury Community Centre Appeal
On street parking with limited disabled parking behind the house.
ART INSIGHTS talks are enjoyable as well as educational and are delivered in a friendly and approachable manner. The art that is examined is intriguing and raises many questions about what modern art can be and how we as viewer might relate to it. Questions and comments are welcomed.