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Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Coventry Jordan Well, Coventry, CV1 5QP. June - October 2009 listings

Runs Until Sunday 19 July

China Journey to the East

This remarkable exhibition from the British Museum is the largest loan of Chinese treasures ever to be seen in the UK.

Over 100 objects tell the story of China's culture and influence in the world, focusing on five themes: Play and Performance, Technology, Belief and Festivals, Food and Drink, and Language and Writing. An activity area allows visitors to creatively explore each of these themes.

FREE

Saturday 11 July

Peking Opera Revealed

12pm – 3.30pm

A day of insight into the art and magic of the Peking Opera. Performances by traditional artists explore the preparation actors do, followed by workshops to learn about and try percussion and folk music, movement and masks.

FREE

Thursday 16 July

Chinese Film Festival

The Road Home (U)

7pm

A story of past and present, this simple tale is told with insight and dazzlingly beautiful camerawork.

FREE

Saturday 11 July – Sunday 13 September

Children in Conflict

The Children in Conflict exhibition brings together eight contemporary

artists whose work expresses concerns, and highlights the plight of

children caught up in conflicts across the globe.

Artists featured within the exhibition include Martha Rosler, John Keane,

Simon Norfolk, Guy Tillim, Laura Ford, Anthony Haughey, Emma Summers

and Monika Oeschler.

FREE

Wednesday 15 July

Artist’s Talk

12.30pm – 1.30pm

A discussion with and talk by renowned war artist John Keane. Hear the stories and discover the artistry behind the works in the exhibition and learn from John’s experience of years working in war zones around the world.

Suitable for all ages. Booking advised, please call 024 7683 2386

FREE

Tuesday 11 August

War Child Talk

12.30pm – 1.30pm

War Child is an international charity that protects children living in the world’s most dangerous war zones. Hear about their work with former child soldiers, street children and children in prison, and how their support has helped thousands. An invaluable insight into the issues raised in the exhibition.

FREE

Tuesday 21 July

Taken for Granted

12.30pm – 1.30pm

Coventry based artist, photographer, eccentric and comedian Frankie Lassut

talks about how he has photographed things that people don't normally see

because they take them for granted.

FREE

Wednesday 22 July – Monday 31 August

Under the Big Tree

Marvellous things await you Under the Big Tree, a world for children and adults

to explore together.

The Herbert Art Gallery & Museum's annual installation for families encourages

creativity and imagination for young minds - meeting the animals, plants and

bugs who live Under the Big Tree.

The exhibition offers unique opportunities to explore an imaginative world designed for families with eight years. The emphasis is on inventive play and discovery with endless options for self-expression. This year there is a new section especially for children under three years old.

Children need to be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.

FREE

Wednesday 22 – Sunday 30 August

The Great Big Bug Hunt

10am - 5pm

Become an explorer for the day and help find all the weird and wonderful

bugs that are loose around our galleries.

FREE

Sunday 26 July

Silsila (PG)

2pm - 4pm

As part of our season of films marking the 40th anniversary of Amitabh

Bachchan’s acting career we are pleased to screen this epic tale of

love and tragedy.

FREE

Tuesday 28 July – Friday 28 August

Wildlife Summer

10.30am -12.30pm & 1.30pm - 3.30pm

Explore the amazing wonders of the natural world during five weeks full of fun family activities.

Gluing, sticking, painting and much more, there is something for everyone…

These are drop in activities; there is no need to book. At busy times you may be asked to wait. Suitable for all ages and abilities.

FREE

Tuesday 28 – Friday 31 July

Creepy Crawlies

Investigate the weird and wonderful life of bugs.

FREE

Tuesday 04 – Friday 07 August

Wildlife Around the World

Explore amazing wildlife from lands far and wide.

FREE

Tuesday 11 – Friday 14 August

Beneath the Waves

Discover underwater worlds, from lakes to the deep seas.

FREE

Tuesday 18 – Friday 21 August

Treasures of the Garden

Uncover all sorts of amazing wildlife that share our parks and garden.

FREE

Tuesday 18 August

Earth Walks

Various Times, see website for details

As part of Treasures of the Garden week, take a short journey around the area that surrounds the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum and see it as you have never seen it before with our wildlife expert. Seeing, touching and hearing, this is a sensory experience you will never forget!

Each session last 30-45 minutes approximately.

Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult and very young children should remain in their buggy.

FREE

Tuesday 25 – Friday 28 August

Birds Eye View

See the natural world from a different point of view, through the eyes of animals and birds.

FREE

Saturday 01 August – Sunday 04 October

Wildlife photographer of the year

From striking landscapes to intimate portraits of animal behaviour, the Wildlife

Photographer of the Year exhibition offers an awe-inspiring glimpse into the

drama, beauty and diversity of the natural world. Photographs include mammals,

fish, insects and birds from remote corners of the earth and a stunning selection

of plant life, full of vibrant colours and unusual specimens.

This captivating exhibition shows photographs from the world’s largest and most prestigious wildlife photography competition, jointly organised each year by the Natural History Museum and BBC Wildlife Magazine. Open to adult and junior entries, the competition attracts both professionals and amateur photographers who go to the most extraordinary lengths for their art.

FREE