Events by year: 2010

24 June 2010

Working Lives: Gender and Society in the UK and Japan

This fifth seminar in the 2010 series, ‘States in Change: National Identity in the UK and Japan’, explored working lives in both countries from the perspective of gender issues and social change. The culture of work in Japan provided a particular focus. Against the backdrop of the economic downturn, the seminar considered current trends with respect to demographic change and career prospects for women.

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27 May 2010

Tabaimo

A talk by Tabaimo, to coincide with her exhibition at Parasol unit (26 May to 6 August 2010) was held at Daiwa Foundation Japan House

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20 May 2010

Class, Social Mobility and Social Divides in the UK and Japan

This fourth seminar in the 2010 series, ‘States in Change: National Identity in the UK and Japan’, explored the factors contributing to life chances in both countries. The speakers addressed the current debates on changing societies and social inequalities which, in the immediate aftermath of the UK General Election, resulted in a lively discussion of what policy makers can and should be doing to effect change.

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24 March 2010

Launch of 'New Architecture in Japan' and talk by Yuki and Edmund Sumner

This major new survey showcases Japan’s new architecture, featuring projects of all types, sizes and budgets, from offices and private houses to schools, shops, hospitals, airports and chapels. Both cutting-edge, emerging young practices such as Sou Fujimoto and Junya Ishigami are featured, as well as established, internationally known architects, such as Toyo Ito, Tadao Ando, Kengo Kuma and SANAA.

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