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Art
Brauen, The Dalai Lamas - A Visual History, 2005
Martin Brauen's book was reviewed by Jose Cabezoon for H-Buddhism
Elephants Without Number
Elephants are more than just the massive, captivating creatures we admire in zoos and photographs.
Conversation with Zheng Chongbin and Stephen Little
Join us in a conversation between artist Zheng Chongbin and Stephen Little, curator and head of the Chinese and Korean Art Department, as they discuss Zheng's work and LACMA's recent acquisition, Turbulence, which was generously gifted by Stephen O. Lesser, a longtime member of the East Asian Art Council.
China's Last Empire: The Art and Culture of the Qing Dynasty
The University of Miami's Lowe Art Museum presents an artistic examination of the last empire in China's history.
Mythic Creatures of China
This exhibition aims to explore the symbolism behind animal motifs popular in Chinese ceramics throughout the ages.
Hung Yi: Dragon Fortune
The Asian Art Museum presents Dragon Fortune, a hulking, psychedelic dragon painted in every color of the rainbow, from its fiery horns down to its checkered purple sneakers by Taiwanese artist Hung Yi. (December 12, 2016 - Ongoing)
Inspired by the Opera: Contemporary Chinese Photography and Video
Since the mid 1990s, a number of Chinese artists have incorporated the visual vocabulary of Chinese opera into new art forms. This concise exhibition reveals the continued relevance of opera, both within contemporary Chinese society and within the experimental work of individual artists.
The Painter’s Craft
The University of Alberta Museums is pleased to announce the first exhibition in the China's Imperial Modern series, “The Painter's Craft.” The exhibition will be on view at Gallery A from April 5 through July 15, 2012.
Birds, Bats and Butterflies of Chinese Textiles
The Honolulu Academy of Arts present art work featuring the felicitous messages found in Chinese folklore and mythology, often based on Confucian, Taoist or Buddhist canons and beliefs.
Tibetan Contemporary Art: Tantric Vision in Modern Self-Expression
The Tibet House in New York City presents an exhibition of Tibetan contemporary art.
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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
Ying Zhu looks at new developments for Chinese and global streaming services.
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?