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).

Art and the Sea

31st March

A conference to assess the outcomes of the 2011 Global Coast project.

After Hours Kingdom of Characters

Saturday 24 March

An evening of live music, games and more – all inspired by the Kingdom of Characters exhibition.

Symposium Too Kawaii The Power of the Super Cute

Symposium

Friday 9th March 2012, 11am - 4.30pm

Join leading experts from Japan and the UK to explore the global phenomena of kawaii or 'cute' at the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts.

Meet Your Manga Writer

Monday 5th March - Saturday 10th March 2012

During the exhibition Kingdom of Characters, manga writer Christina Plaka will join us for a series of related events.

First Year Anniversary of the Great Eastern Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Disaster

6th March 2012

Programme for the ceremony to be held at the Brunei Gallery, SOAS, University of London

World Art Research Seminar

25th Janurary - 25th April

Weekly seminar series held on Wednesdays at 5:00 pm. in the School Lecture Theatre, Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts