Artes Mundi 3
A major exhibition of stimulating contemporary art from around the world
National Museum Cardiff, Wales
15 March to 8 June 2008
Free admission
Open 10am - 5pm
Tuesday to Sunday and Bank Holidays
Artes Mundi 3 presents recent work by nine artists who question who we are and the societies we live in. From enormous textiles and paintings to compeling photography and video installations, this stimulating and thought provoking exhibition explores different perspectives on life and art.
Visiting Artes Mundi 3
To make your visit more enjoyable we have a wide variety of events and activities for everyone.
Exhibition Guides.
Artes Mundi Live Guides are in the galleries everyday to talk about the works and answer questions.
Daily Guided Tours
Join free guided tours of the exhibition, 2.30pm daily.
Welsh Language 30 Mar, 27 April & 25 May, 2.30pm.
Lunchtime talks.
A series of free lunchtime talks that complement the exhibition. Book on arrival at the Museum’s information desk.
Friday 11 April 1.05pm
The Flourishing of Contemporary Indian Art
Deepak Ananth, lecturer, curator and co - selector for Artes Mundi 2 discusses the vibrant Indian contemporary art scene, currently the focus for many international collectors.
Friday 25 April 1.05pm
Photography – a universal medium
Mark Sealy, Director of Autograph, the Association of Black Photographers, explores the role of photography and the photographer in different societies across the world.
Friday 9 May 1.05pm
Contemporary Chinese art: what is happening in China and its impact on artists in the UK
Sally Lai, independent curator, traces what has been happening recently in Chinese contemporary art and suggests the impact this has had on artists in the UK.
Art activities for families.
Workshops for all the family.
Every Saturday and Sunday, 11am, 1pm and 3pm
Daily during school holidays from 21 March - 6 April (Easter Holiday) & 24 May - 1 June (Half Term) 11am, 1pm and 3pm
Welsh Language Family Workshops every Sunday 3pm
Sessions are free and last 1 hour. Places limited so pre-booking recommended. Call National Museum Cardiff on 029 2057 3148.
School and educational group visits.
School and educational groups can pre-book free special workshops or group tours to explore the content and themes of Artes Mundi 3. The workshops aim to support and enrich classroom learning and help bring art into the lives of children and young people. What you’ll do:
- Explore the exhibition with an artist
- Learn about the materials and methods artists use
- Discuss cultures from around the world
- Make your own artwork to take away with you
Workshops can be adapted for all ages and Live Guides are trained to provide workshops for low vision groups and children and young people with special educational needs. Special workshops have also been devised for early years children.
All workshops must be booked in advance by phoning the Education Department at the National Museum Cardiff on 029 2057 3240 or 029 2057 3278.
Group Booking/Private Tours
For community groups, student groups, family groups, friends, arts enthusiasts, special educational needs groups and low-vision groups of over 8 people.
A private tour/group booking is an excellent way to get the most out of a visit to the Artes Mundi 3 Exhibition.
Booking essential: 029 2057 3240.
All activities take place at National Museum Cardiff.
www.museumwales.ac.uk
Location
National Museum Cardiff
Cathays Park, Cardiff
Wales CF10 3NP
Tel: +44 (0)2920397951
