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Crafts on Peel Presents Collaborative Chinese Craft Exhibition at London Craft Week 2026

exhibition · 2026-04-10

During London Craft Week, from May 11th to 17th, 2026, Crafts on Peel will host 'Creative Cross-Pollination: The Future of Crafts' at the Royal Society of Sculptors. This engaging exhibition showcases a collaboration between master artisans from Greater China and modern designers, who reinterpret age-old techniques. Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with pieces that incorporate Guangzhou embroidery, filigree, gold gilding, bamboo construction, and galvanised ironwork. Notable partnerships include Wang Xinyuan with Elaine Yan Ling Ng, Anson Lai with Cheung Lee Wood Carving and Gilding Works Co., Huimin Zhang with Peter Ng, Naam Yu with Michael Yu, and Inkgo Lam's bamboo Big Ben. Founder Yama Chan highlights the importance of mastery through exchange, with techniques such as gold gilding and digital fabrication on display. Many participants were involved via the Jockey Club ICH+ Innovative Heritage Education Programme.

Key facts

  • Exhibition runs May 11-17, 2026 at Royal Society of Sculptors
  • Part of London Craft Week 2026
  • Features collaborations between master artisans and contemporary designers
  • Includes works using Guangzhou embroidery, gold gilding, filigree, bamboo, galvanised iron
  • Interactive environment where visitors can touch artworks
  • Wang Xinyuan is a national intangible cultural heritage bearer
  • Cheung Lee regilded Hong Kong's Forever Blooming Bauhinia Sculpture four times
  • Many artists participated through Jockey Club ICH+ program

Entities

Artists

  • Yama Chan
  • Wang Xinyuan
  • Elaine Yan Ling Ng
  • Anson Lai
  • Wong Cheung
  • Mrs. Wong
  • Wong Yin Fat
  • Wong Yin Bong
  • Huimin Zhang
  • Peter Ng
  • Naam Yu
  • Michael Yu
  • Inkgo Lam
  • Lui Ming
  • Jan Ng
  • Ng Tin Duk
  • Penelope Luk
  • Master Wang Xinyuan

Institutions

  • Crafts on Peel
  • Royal Society of Sculptors
  • London Craft Week
  • The Fabrick Lab
  • Cheung Lee Wood Carving and Gilding Works Co.
  • Wong Sum Kee
  • Dragon Mark Gold Leaf
  • AURUM
  • Louud Galvanized Crafts
  • Jockey Club ICH+ Innovative Heritage Education Programme
  • Graver HK
  • University of Liverpool
  • Hong Kong Polytechnic University
  • Central Academy of Fine Arts
  • Royal College of Art
  • Rongbaozhai
  • MGM Macau
  • Guangzhou Baiyun International Convention Center
  • Art Basel
  • Design Miami/Basel
  • Victoria and Albert Museum
  • Triennale Design Museum
  • Hong Kong Government

Locations

  • London
  • United Kingdom
  • Greater China
  • Hong Kong
  • Guangzhou
  • China
  • Macau
  • Milan
  • Italy
  • Japan
  • Canada

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