Happy Lunar New Year from the USC US-China Institute!
Resolution Revolution: Photography in China from Confucianism to Communism to Capitalism
In this course at the Getty, participants will learn how contemporary Chinese artists are using the photographic medium to express unrest, confusion, and to critique their society and culture as China positions itself to become the next superpower.
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Learn about how contemporary Chinese artists are using the photographic medium to express unrest, confusion, and to critique their society and culture as China positions itself to become the next superpower. Educator Jennifer S. Li leads this course that looks closer at "Photography from the New China", comparing the works in that exhibition from selected historical images from "Felice Beato: Photographer on the Eastern Road". Course fee $20. Open to 30 participants.
Saturday February 26, 2011, at 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Saturday March 5, 2011, at 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Featured Articles
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?