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This Weekend in London…

January 30, 2009 2:25 PM

ABC News’ Emily Wither Reports: This weekend in London, visit The New Saatchi Gallery. The gallery opens its second show this weekend; “Unveiled – New Art from the Middle East.” Controversial paintings, sculptures and installations will be on display from 19 young artists from Iran to Algeria. Expect critical, explicit and political - the subject matter is grim ranging from suicide bombers to the oppression of women.

Also raising its curtain this weekend at The Barbican Theatre is a powerful Japanese performance touching on the themes of love and violence and blurring the lines between the old and new Japan. ‘Shun-kin’ is based on the writings of 20th century author Jun'ichiro Tanizaki and tells two tales; ‘A Portrait Of Shunkin’ and ‘In Praise Of Shadows’ which were both written in 1933. The performances will be in Japanese with English subtitles.

Or why not celebrate the year of the Ox in and around London’s China Town. Celebrations will kick off at midday on Sunday 1st February with traditional and contemporary Chinese entertainment in Trafalgar Square. Later on there will be fireworks in Leicester Square, lion dance displays in the heart of China Town and a performance stage in Shaftesbury Avenue.

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