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Open Books: International Artists Explore the Chinese Folding Book
September 27, 2016 @ 14:00 - 15:30
The Librarian and Archivist of Canada, Dr. Guy Berthiaume, and Ms. Maureen McTeer,
cordially invite you to attend a performance by one of
China’s greatest living calligraphers, Professor Wang Dongling,
as he creates live art using big brush cursive script calligraphy
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
395 Wellington Street, Ottawa
Please RSVP Bac.marketing2.lac@canada.ca by September 22, 2016
Enjoy a preview of a new cross-cultural exhibition, Open Books: International Artists Explore the Chinese Folding Book. The Exhibition showcases the Chinese folding book as used by modern visual artists from the West and China, and introduces original material by Canadian artists.
The Librarian and Archivist of Canada, Dr. Guy Berthiaume, and Ms. Maureen McTeer,
cordially invite you to attend the opening of our new exhibition
Open Books: International Artists Explore the Chinese Folding Book
A panel discussion on the Chinese Folding Book will follow
Refreshments will be served
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
395 Wellington Street, Ottawa
Please RSVP Bac.marketing2.lac@canada.ca by September 23, 2016
The 2016 Open Books exhibition explores the folding book as used by modern visual artists from the West and China in a unique take on a traditional medium. The Canadian exhibition includes contributions of past international artists as well as new works from Canadian artists.
