Censored Memories
35 years since Tiananmen Square protests and massacre
Date and time
Location
St John’s Church, Waterloo
73 Waterloo Road London SE1 8TY United KingdomAgenda
6:30 PM
Doors open
7:00 PM
Event Starts
7:15 PM - 8:00 PM
Discussion
Ma Jian
Fengsuo Zhou
Rahima Mahmut
Jemimah Steinfeld (Chair)
8:00 PM - 8:15 PM
Live music
Yinfi
8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Exhibition viewing and drinks reception
9:30 PM
Event ends
About this event
- 3 hours
In recalling the events and protests of 1989 and the pro-democracy movements in China through memorabilia and artworks, Censored Memories aims to keep the memories alive. In reminding ourselves of these pivotal moments of history, we affirm our commitment to safeguarding the right to remember and to resisting the forces that seek to obliterate them.
The exhibition will run from 29th May - 12th June. Please visit the website for more information on the artists and opening times the website.
"Censored Memories" Exhibition
The event will include an exhibition on censored memories exhibiting items and artefacts from the 1989 student protests on display from the archives of Fengsuo Zhou and Humanitarian China, alongside contemporary artworks by Badiucao, Jens Galschiøt, Lumli Lumlong, Mei Yuk Wong and vawongsir.
Exhibition Launch: Wednesday 29th May
Discussion
Best-selling Chinese writer Ma Jian, UK Director of the World Uyghur Congress Rahima Mahmut and Executive Director of Human Rights in China and President of Humanitarian China, Fengsuo Zhou join incoming CEO of Index on Censorship and China expert, Jemimah Steinfeld (7.15pm-8pm).
Live Music
Live music from Yinfi who creates music advocating for civil liberties suppressed by authorities in Hong Kong and Beijing (8-8.15pm).
with thanks to our event partners
Hong Kong Watch
Humanitarian China
Human Rights in China
St John's Waterloo
Frequently asked questions
Yes, the venue is wheelchair accessible. Wheelchair access to the venue is via a ramp outside the church, located on the southside. Wheelchair access to the Old Crypt is accessible via lift.