The University of Westminster is pleased to announce its first symposium on Contemporary Chinese Visual Culture. Organised through the Asian Studies Programme and the Chinese Poster Collection at the Centre for the Study of Democracy, it aims to stimulate discussion leading towards new research and projects relating to all aspects of contemporary Chinese visual culture worldwide, with particular interest in a global awareness of Chinese culture in its diverse manifestations in East Asia and the rest of the world.

Of particular interest are innovative approaches to Chinese art including painting, performance and installation art, posters, popular culture, advertising, material culture and film/television.

Those interested in participating should send a one-page abstract (no more than 250 words) and a cover letter, including your name, academic affiliation and address. The deadline for submissions is 10th October, 2003.