April Exhibition Tour: Fired in Revolution

Pictured: Wang Longfu, Grasp Revolution and Promote Production (detail), ceramic plaque. 1967. Collection of Fiona Chalom.

Join us for a tour of AMOCA's exhibition Fired in Revolution: Ceramics from the People's Republic of China with Executive Director Beth Ann Gerstein.

This exhibition explores Cultural Revolution ceramic production, specifically works made at Jingdezhen. It presents the major styles and imagery of the movement while highlighting how artists managed to maintain artistic agency and preserve traditional methods of production in the face of government censorship.  

Fired in Revolution considers how The Cultural Revolution was a unique movement within China’s history—a period of social, cultural, and economic upheaval caused by radical government ideology. It not only affected politics, but also the daily lives of the Chinese people. During the Cultural Revolution, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) closely controlled all forms of literature, art and media. The cultural realm was turned on its head, as artists were forced to change their imagery and styles or face serious consequences.

During the tour, you'll go behind the scenes and learn about how this exciting exhibition came to be.

This tour is complimentary for AMOCA Members. Need to renew or update your membership? Renew online today.

Bringing a non-member guest? No problem! Choose the $9 guest-of-member ticket for your guest(s).

Not a member but want to join the tour? We’d be happy to have you join us! Choose the $15 Tour Ticket option to reserve your spot