As the largest component of Asia Triennial Manchester 2014, ‘Harmonious Society’ was the most significant exhibition in the UK to date of contemporary Chinese art, featuring new commissions and UK premieres.

Art Appraisal Club follows the 5 Hong Kong artist who participated in this ATM14, exploring their work from a critics perspective.

Asia Triennial Manchester 2014 (ATM14) includes 54 artists from 12 countries across 14 venues and is a collaboration with a range of sites and partners focusing on three main clusters in IWM North at The Quays, Manchester citycentre, Bury and Rochdale.

ATM14 aims to challenge perceptions about Asia and with the recent challenging global events, makes its theme of Conflict and Compassion a timely one. This Triennial includes artists who live in, work in or address issues surrounding Asia as well as this Triennial’s artistic theme.

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The Centre for Chinese Contemporary Art (formerly Chinese Arts Centre) is leading the UK in exploring a changing international dynamic. This is the Chinese Century and Chinese contemporary art and visual culture is a vibrant force, fast gaining momentum.

They have a proud 28-year history of ‘first’ UK solo exhibitions, featuring exceptional artists that go on to achieve international acclaim. We work with a wide array of partners to provide people with a lively and innovative programme of exhibitions, residencies, engagement projects, festivals, symposia and events.

They are uniquely placed to explore the Chinese Century through art and the trans-cultural debates that will shape our future.