Critic and independent curator Jeff Kelley, editor of a forthcoming book on the writings of the controversial artist Ai Weiwei, will share his perspectives on the contemporary art scene in China.

Lunchtime Lectures take place on the first Wednesday of the month at noon in the Charlotte Wendel Education Center. Visitors are welcome to bring food and beverages.

Photo: Tamen, Shanghai Bund, from “The Same Room” series, 2007; Digital chromogenic print; Courtesy of the artists.