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Art
Schema and Substance in a Northern Song Vessel
University of Michigan LSA Center for Chinese Studies hosts a talk with Jeffrey Moser on intellectuals in the Song dynasty.
The Mystical Arts of Tibet
Tibetan Buddhist Monks from the Drepung Loseling Monastery return to the Crow Collection.
Vistas of a World Beyond: Traditional Gardens in Chinese Material Culture
Traditional Chinese garden design and its characteristic elements have inspired the decor of works of art in China for many centuries. Han Zhu (Assistant Curator for Asian Art, JSMA) and Ina Asim (Associate Professor, Department of History, University of Oregon) explore the topic of Chinese scholar's garden, a private paradise, in selected objects from the JSMA Chinese collection.
The Inspired Chinese Brush
The primary tools of the traditional Chinese painter are black water-based ink and bamboo brushes with animal-hair tips.
Women in Chinese Painting
Freer Gallery of Art presents an exhibition on Chinese paintings that capture women's roles in traditional Chinese society.
The Universe Within: Art by Govinda Sah 'Azad'
Tibet House US has announced their upcoming art exhibit, The Universe Within, which will showcase the masterful works of renowned Nepalese artist Govinda Sah ‘Azad'
Art Platform Los Angeles Booth 201: Chen Ping & Avital Sheffer
Art Platform Los Angeles will showcase Chinese artists Chen Ping and Avital Sheffer at Booth 201 at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California.
Gary Xu, The Contemporaneity of Contemporary Chinese Art: Zhang Xiaogang's Memory Project
Harvard University's Fairbanks Center for Chinese Studies presents a talk by Gary Xu on the art by Zhang Xiaogang.
Mathematics of Light by Chin Chih Yang
The Asian Arts Gallery at Towson University in Maryland presents the work of artist Chin Chih Yang.
Free Second Sunday: Imperial China Festival
USC Pacific Asia Museum hosts a festival celebrating the arts and culture of Imperial China.
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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?