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Art
Conference: Refiguring Chinese Religious Art: Buddhist Devotion and Funerary Practice
The University of Chicago hosts a two-day conference examining the relationship between art and religious practices in Chinese Buddhism
America through a Chinese Lens
The Museum of Chinese in America in New York City presents an exhibition that features photographs and projects from numerous Chinese artists.
China: Insights
This exhibition presents 150 photographic works by seven photographers from mainland China, who explore the relationship between contemporary photography and visual culture.
China: Insights
The Lowe Art Museum at the University of Miami presents an exhibition of photographs that explore the relationship between contemporary photography and visual culture in China.
Antiques Collection in China in Recent Decades
The China Institute presents a lecture by prominent antique collector, connoisseur, art critic and painter in the traditional style, Mr. Yajian Liu.
Japanese Lacquerware
The Asian Art Museum presents an exhibit of Japanese Lacquerware.
Facets of the Three Jewels: Tibetan Buddhist Art from the Collections of George E. Hibbard and the Saint Louis Art Museum
From intricate paintings and sparkling bronzes to specialized ritual objects, the visual culture of Buddhism expresses deep religious ideas across a spectrum of philosophical, ethical, and cosmological concerns. This exhibition elucidates the visual language of such art works, establishing them as conveyors of religious meaning as well as objects of exquisite craftsmanship
Border Crossings: From Imperial to Popular Life
This exhibition explores the question of how the boundaries between social classes and identities are challenged and transcended.
Reshaping Tradition: Contemporary Ceramics from East Asia
The USC Pacific Asia Museum presents an exhibition that includes six prestigious artists, Ai Weiwei, Ah Xian, Bui Cong Khanh, Harumi Nakashima, Ikjoong Kang, Liu Jianhua and Yeesookyung. Major themes explored are contemporary interpretations of traditional ceramics, the relationship between the handmade and mass produced, as well as new materials and techniques in contemporary practice.
Chen Shaoxiong: Ink. History. Media
The Seattle Art Museum presents Chen's two recent video works—Ink History and Ink Media—as well as their companion ink drawings.
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Featured Articles
January 4, 2024
We note the passing of many prominent individuals who played some role in U.S.-China affairs, whether in politics, economics or in helping people in one place understand the other.
Events
Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 4:00pm PST
Ying Zhu looks at new developments for Chinese and global streaming services.
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - 4:00pm
David Zweig examines China's talent recruitment efforts, particularly towards those scientists and engineers who left China for further study. U.S. universities, labs and companies have long brought in talent from China. Are such people still welcome?