From East to West: Traditional Asian and Contemporary European Printing
From East to West: Traditional Asian and Contemporary European Printing at the British Library
Travel from East to West all in the safety and warmth of the British Library.
The British Library's collections of fine printing from East Asia are amongst the best in the world, with the earliest examples of woodblock illustration dating back to 9th century China.
Coloured woodblock illustration developed most spectacularly in 18th century Japan and the continuing tradition of exquisite printing in Korea , Japan and China is reflected in the Library's most recent acquisitions of artist's books, which includes works by European artists inspired by East Asian woodblock prints.
The exhibition runs from April 29th to August 17th. The library is open 9.30am to 6pm Monday to Friday (open till 8pm on Tuesdays), 9.30am to 5pm on Saturdays and 11am to 5pm on Sundays and public holidays.
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How to get there
Underground/Rail: St Pancras and Kings Cross.
Bus the 10, 17, 30, 45, 46, 59, 63, 73, 91, 205, 214, 259 and 476 all serve nearby Kings Cross.
