LONDON, ENGLAND.-Now in its 8th year, Asian Art in London unites London 's leading Art Dealers, Auction Houses and major institutions, in a unique 10 day event of Seminars, Auctions and Selling Exhibitions. Displays will be as diverse as the works of art themselves; including jades, paintings, bronzes, lacquer, porcelain, cloisonné, glass, wood, pottery, textiles and costumes. With a range of dates from BC to AD, and of origins from the domestic through Aristocratic to religious, from all over Asia, London asserts itself as the centre of excellence for expertise in Asian art.

New to the event this year, will be our liaison with Westin Hotels & Resorts and Jaltour, who will be present at the Gala Evening (which takes place at the V&A Museum 4/11/05 ), with a competition for all to enter. A prize of return flights for 2 people, 7 night's deluxe accommodation at The Westin Tokyo and The Westin Miyako Kyoto is on offer, as is the opportunity to take advantage of a fabulous exclusive offer.

Asian Art in London is also forging new links with the World Monument Fund, who are currently restoring the " Qianlong Gardens " in the Forbidden City, in Beijing .

The opening of the "Qing" exhibition at the Royal Academy coincides with the Asian Art in London event this year, promising to produce outstanding works of art from both Participants and Auction houses alike.

Several contemporary art dealers have joined Asian Art in London for the first time this year bringing a new dimension from traditional sources.

Asian Art in London 2005 encompasses the London Art World as the centre for knowledge, exhibitions and sales of the Arts of Asia.