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Transpacific Ties: Bridging Hong Kong and Los Angeles through Art
The Chinese American Museum's first transnational exhibition in partnership with the Hong Kong based Tung Wah Group of Hospitals and the Southern California-based Chinese Parents Association for the Disabled
Opening August 9, 2014: Transpacific Ties: Bridging Hong Kong and Los Angeles through Art
Featuring over 40 artists with disabilities, Transpacific Ties: Bridging Hong Kong and Los Angeles through Art emphasizes the talents of two groups of artists separated by the Pacific Ocean but united in their shared passion for art. The exhibition encourages an ongoing dialogue about the Chinese diaspora; share the stories, histories, and challenges that unite the community; and showcase the many ways in which the community cares for and empowers those with disabilities.
Transpacific Ties is the Chinese American Museum’s first transnational exhibition in partnership with the Hong Kong based Tung Wah Group of Hospitals and the Southern California-based Chinese Parents Association for the Disabled. The exhibition opens Aug. 9 and continues through Dec. 14.
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