Sainsbury Institute for Art (SIfA)

promotes an integrated approach to art as a global phenomenon through a combination disciplinary approaches, exhibitions and programmes

The Sainsbury Institute for Art is an innovative venture based at the Sainsbury Centre, bringing together the activities and expertise of the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, the Sainsbury Research Unit for the Arts of Africa, Oceania and the Americas, the Sainsbury Institute for the Study of Japanese Arts and Cultures, and the School of World Art Studies and Museology. Together these organisations offer a unique range of perspectives and are at the forefront of research, teaching and public engagement

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Forthcoming Events and News

Third Thursday Lecture

SISJAC Third Thursday Lecture

Every Third Thursday of the month, the Sainsbury Institute hosts a lecture on a topic related to the art and culture of Japan. Talks begin at 6pm (50-minute lecture followed by refreshments).

Speakers are all specialists in their field and the talks are intended to be accessible to those with no prior knowledge of Japanese history. Admission is free and all are welcome. Booking essential. To book a seat email us at sisjac@sainsbury-institute.org or fax 01603 625011 up to two days before the lecture stating your name, number of seats required and a contact number. Unless indicated otherwise the lectures are held at the Norwich Cathedral Hostry (Weston Room), Norwich NR1 4EH. The Third Thursday Lecture series is funded by the Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation and the Robert and Lisa Sainsbury Charitable Trust.

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Next Lecture:

Thursday 17 May 2012, 6pm- (50-minute lecture followed by refreshments)

The Camera and the Emperor

Gyewon Kim
Robert and Lisa Sainsbury Fellow 2011-12

Venue: Norwich Cathedral Hostry (Weston Room), Norwich NR1 4EH

Future Lectures:

June 21 2012

From Manga to Movies: Art in Contemporary Japanese Cinema
Rayna Denison
School of Film and Television Studies, University of East Anglia

July 19 2012

Carmen Blacker Lecture
Paragons of Culture: The Soft Power of the Japanese Emperors
Ben-Ami Shillony
Professor Emeritus of East Asian studies, Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Honorary President of the Israeli Association of Japanese Studies

South Asian Decorative Arts and Crafts Collection Trust

SIFA is pleased to annouce two new initiatives arranged in association with The SADACC Trust (South Asian Decorative Arts and Crafts Collection Trust).

- A new lecture series, the first of which will be given by Dr Brian Durrans (former Deputy Keeper, The British Museum) entitled Out of the Ordinary: An Introduction to The South Asian Decorative Arts and Crafts Collection.

It will be on 24th April at 6 pm at The Old Skating Rink, 34-36 Bethel Street, Norwich. Limited number of places, please email info@sadacc.co.uk if you wish to attend.

- An on-going competitive travel scholarship for postgraduate students in the School of World Art Studies wanting to work on South Asian arts/crafts and associated culture. Potential applicants are advised in the first instance to consult Professor John Mack.

The South Asian Decorative Arts and Crafts Collection Trust is based at The Old Skating Rink, in Norwich.

The SADACC Trust is supported primarily by Country & Eastern.