British Museum

Kew, British Museum To Cultivate China In London

ruzik_tuzik — Fri, 30 May 2008 01:10:38 -0500

In a unique partnership, the British Museum and the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew will conjure up a stunning China landscape in the forecourt of the British Museum this summer, running through 26 October 2008. The landscape will celebrate the two institutions shared vision to strengthen cultural understanding and support biodiversity conservation across the world.

British Museum Exhibits Icons Of Revolution

ruzik_tuzik — Mon, 19 May 2008 05:05:37 -0500

Five billion badges were made during China’s Cultural Revolution (1966–76). They became part of everyday dress code and were worn as an expression of loyalty to Chairman Mao and the Communist Party of China. Almost every Chinese person wore one, from Premier Zhou Enlai down to the smallest child. These badges, with their striking designs and revolutionary inscriptions, were usually presented as gifts, often to commemorate special occasions.

Roman Emperor Hadrian Returns To Britain

ruzik_tuzik — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 22:38:50 -0600

Following on from the unprecedented success of 'The First Emperor', the British Museum's major exhibition for 2008 will focus on another great world leader, the Roman Emperor Hadrian, from 24 July to 26 October 2008. Hadrian: Empire and Conflict, supported by BP, will be the first major show dedicated solely to the life and legacy of Hadrian who ruled the Roman Empire at its height between AD117 – 138.

American Scene: Prints From Hopper To Pollock

ruzik_tuzik — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 22:46:18 -0600

The American Scene will feature spectacular images of American society and culture made during a period of great social and political change from the early 1900s to 1960. Featuring 147 works by 74 artists, the exhibition includes the work of John Sloan, Edward Hopper, Josef Albers, Louise Bourgeois, Franz Kline, Willem de Kooning and Jackson Pollock, running from 10 April to 7 September 2008.

Korean Moon Jar At British Museum

ruzik_tuzik — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 05:16:49 -0500

British Museum displays The Korean Moon Jar through 21 October 2007. This display focuses on a large, white porcelain jar considered a masterpiece of Korean art. Unique to Korea, the moon jars were made in the late to mid 17th to mid-18th century and were used for storing rice, soy sauce, alcohol and sometimes displaying flowers.

China’s Terracotta Army At British Museum

ruzik_tuzik — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 11:07:20 -0500

The First Emperor: China’s Terracotta Army – a major loan exhibition - will open at the British Museum on 13 September 2007. The exhibition will feature the largest group of important objects relating to the First Emperor ever to be loaned abroad by the Museum of the Terracotta Army and the Cultural Relics Bureau of Shaanxi Province in Xi’an, China.

Viking Treasure Presented At British Museum

ruzik_tuzik — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 02:41:37 -0500

A major Viking hoard, described as the most important find of its type in Britain for more than 150 years, was unveiled to the press at the British Museum on July 19 2007.

British Museum Acquires Palmerston Gold Chocolate Cups

ruzik_tuzik — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 02:30:18 -0500

The British Museum is delighted to announce the acquisition of a pair of delicate chocolate cups once owned by the first Viscount Palmerston. The cups are part of an unique collection of historic English silver and gold formed by Sir Ernest Cassel (1852-1921).

Tajikistan Seeks Return of Ancient Gold and Silver

Dinka — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 10:41:17 -0500

Tajikistan's president wants Britain to return to his country a collection of ancient gold and silver, known as the Oxus treasure, which is kept at the British Museum.

British Museum Presents England's First View Of America

ruzik_tuzik — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 02:29:25 -0600

The Past From Above

ruzik_tuzik — Fri, 05 Jan 2007 05:07:20 -0600