The Art Deco Weekend lecture series offers topics including the birth of Art Deco in Australia, India, China, and the United States. All lectures last approximately one hour, are free of charge, and take place at The Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, which is sponsoring the lectures.

Thursday 11 January

7:00 pm

The Evolution of Shanghai Architecture in Modern Times
Mr. Zheng Shiling
Professor, Tongji University

Friday 12 January

6:00 pm

Protecting Historical Areas and Promoting Urban Culture in Shanghai
Ms. Wang Lin
Vice Director, Urban Sculpture and Landscape Administration

Saturday 13 January

Noon

Art Deco in Shanghai
Mr. Qian Zonghao
Professor, Tongji University

2:00 pm
 

Bombay: Art Deco's Gateway to India
Mr. Rahul Mehrotra
Professor, University of Michigan

4:00 pm
 

West Meets East: Practicing Architecture in Shanghai
Ben Wood
Principal, Shanghai Studio

Sunday 14 January
 

2:00 pm
 

Protecting Shanghai's Historic Architecture
Mr. Wang Anshi
Director, Working Committee