Arts and Culture - China - British Council

Experience UK Arts Now

The UK has one of the most active and innovative arts scenes in the world. We bring the best of the UK Arts scene to China through events in Beijing, Chongqing, Guangzhou and Shanghai.

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China-UK Creative Entrepreneur Network

We aim to build a dynamic professional network of young creative entrepreneurs in China and the UK, providing the essential bridge between talent and consumers, and creating opportunities for commercial and collaborative exchange.

MUSIC

Plug in and turn it up — there has never been a better time to start listening to the diverse and varied landscape of the UK music scene.

VISUAL ARTS

The UK is leading in visual arts and galleries across the globe. We're bringing you the best Young British Artists and their best works.

DRAMA & DANCE

British dance is taking performance art into the twenty-first century. Contemporary UK drama is more vibrant than ever before.

FILMS AND DOCUMENTARY

From dynamic box office hits to challenging, thriving independent cinema, the variety of the UK's cultural landscape is up there on the screen for all to see.

LITERATURE

It's an exciting time for writing in Britain. We're pushing the envelope all the way to the razor-sharp edge of new British literature.

Design

Fashion and design are amongst the most powerful and influential areas within the arts in Britain today.

UK Arts, Photographer: Chris Nash, Tim Hall,

Are you interested in UK arts? Do you want to attend our arts events in China? Welcome to subscribe to our Arts Ezines. You will also have chance to get free tickets to our various events.

Arts Activities in China

Turner from the Tate Collection

The first major exhibition of the works J.M.W. Turner opened at the National Art Museum of China (NAMOC) in Beijing on 23 April. 112 major works are on loan from the Tate’s Turner Bequest. J.M.W Turner (1775 – 1851) is considered to be one of the greatest painters Britain has ever produced. He was the leading British artist of his era, who raised the status of landscape painting to an unprecedented level. Please click here to read more.

Celebrating the Red Dragon - Welsh Visual Arts Exhibition
Celebrating the Red Dragon will be exhibited from 5 March to 25 May in Chongqing, Guangzhou, Shanghai and Beijing. The exhibition offers a unique insight into the journey and inspiration of eight Chinese artists who recently explored the Welsh land of the Red Dragon. Their work will be complemented by that of three renowned Welsh artists who in turn will be travelling to the Chinese land of the Golden Dragon. Please click here to read more.


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