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View of the teahouse by Ai Weiwei and the ceiling construction designed by Chinese architect Wang Shu and in the "Court Art of China" module of the Museum für Asiatische Kunst in the Humboldt Forum
© Ai Weiwei / Wang Shu, Amateur Architecture Studio / Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Museum für Asiatische Kunst / Stiftung Humboldt Forum im Berliner Schloss / Foto: Janine Schmitz / Phototek
Talk
Tea and the spy in the dragon’s room
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| 10 EUR, reduced 5 EUR |
| Book your ticket in advance online or at the box office in the Foyer. |
| Duration: 60 min |
| 18 years and older |
| German |
| Asia, 3rd floor |
| Part of: One Object, Many Questions |
The throne room, designed by Chinese architect Wang Shu, is a highlight of the Museum für Asiatische Kunst.
Experience this unique exhibition space and learn about the symbolic meaning of the artworks on display: the gigantic poplar roof construction suspended below the hall ceiling, the precious “Dragon Robe” from the Qing dynasty, the “Tea House” made of pressed tea by conceptual artist Ai Weiwei. And what is the connection to spy Robert Fortune?
The discussion with the artist Anke Göhring and the art historian Hans-Werner Klohe will take place directly in the exhibition. We invite you to bring your questions and observations.