Kensington & Chelsea
Free

Dimensions: Contemporary Chinese Studio Crafts

On now until 26 September 2027 · South Kensington

About this event

A free display of studio craft in China today, tracing how artists since the 1980s have turned long-standing craft traditions into a medium for personal expression in ceramics, lacquer, glass, textiles and other materials.

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Getting there

V&A South Kensington, Cromwell Road, SW7 2RL

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