Exhibitions
William Blake’s Universe
Discover William Blake’s universe and a constellation of European artists seeking spirituality in their lives and art in response to war, revolution and political turbulence.
© Ning Gang
China’s White Gold: Contemporary Porcelain from Jingdezhen
Tue 18 December 2012 - Sun 31 March 2013
Fitzwilliam Museum
To mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, The Fitzwilliam Museum is showcasing the first major exhibition in this country of more than 80 works created in Jingdezhen, China, by over 50 contemporary ceramicists. Comprising technically brilliant works ranging from the traditional to the avant-garde, the exhibition explores Jingdezhen’s legacy, and looks at what it means for artists working there today.
Discover a tale of incredible craftsmanship, industrial espionage of trade secrets and conspicuous consumption on a grand scale. Featuring some of the world’s foremost porcelain ceramicists and works never before seen in the UK, including a number of specially commissioned pieces.
The exhibition’s principal partner is the Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute.
Cost: Free
Enquiries and booking
No need to book.
Timing
12:00pm-5:00pm Sunday every week from Sunday 23 December 2012 until Sunday 31 March 2013
10:00am-5:00pm Tuesday-Saturday every week from Tuesday 18 December 2012 until Monday 31 December 2012 (except between Tuesday 25 December 2012 and Wednesday 26 December 2012)
10:00am-5:00pm Tuesday-Saturday every week from Wednesday 2 January 2013 until Sunday 13 January 2013
All times
| Tue 18 December 2012 | 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Wed 19 December 2012 | 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Thu 20 December 2012 | 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Fri 21 December 2012 | 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Sat 22 December 2012 | 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Sun 23 December 2012 | 12:00PM - 5:00PM |
| Thu 27 December 2012 | 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Fri 28 December 2012 | 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Sat 29 December 2012 | 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Sun 30 December 2012 | 12:00PM - 5:00PM |
| Wed 2 January 2013 | 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Thu 3 January 2013 | 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Fri 4 January 2013 | 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Sat 5 January 2013 | 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Sun 6 January 2013 | 12:00PM - 5:00PM |
| Tue 8 January 2013 | 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Wed 9 January 2013 | 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Thu 10 January 2013 | 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Fri 11 January 2013 | 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Sat 12 January 2013 | 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Sun 13 January 2013 | 12:00PM - 5:00PM |
| Sun 20 January 2013 | 12:00PM - 5:00PM |
| Sun 27 January 2013 | 12:00PM - 5:00PM |
| Sun 3 February 2013 | 12:00PM - 5:00PM |
| Sun 10 February 2013 | 12:00PM - 5:00PM |
| Sun 17 February 2013 | 12:00PM - 5:00PM |
| Sun 24 February 2013 | 12:00PM - 5:00PM |
| Sun 3 March 2013 | 12:00PM - 5:00PM |
| Sun 10 March 2013 | 12:00PM - 5:00PM |
| Sun 17 March 2013 | 12:00PM - 5:00PM |
| Sun 24 March 2013 | 12:00PM - 5:00PM |
| Sun 31 March 2013 | 12:00PM - 5:00PM |