On September 29, 2024, the USC U.S.-China Institute hosted a workshop at the Huntington’s Chinese garden, offering K-12 educators hands-on insights into using the garden as a teaching tool. With expert presentations, a guided tour, and new resources, the event explored how Chinese gardens' rich history and cultural significance can be integrated into classrooms. Interested in learning more? Click below for details on the workshop and upcoming programs for educators.
Art
Unreal Estate: Tong Lam’s Photographs of China’s Unsettling Settlements
UC Berkeley Institute of East Asian Studies presents an exhibition featuring works of Tong Lam, visual artist and professor, University of Toronto
Chinese Art in an Age of Revolution: Fu Baoshi (1904–1965)
The Cleveland Museum of Art with the Nanjing Museum presents art from modern Chinese master Fu Baoshi.
Colors of the Universe: Chinese Hardstone Carving
The Metropolitan Museum of Art will host an exhibition of Chinese hardstone carving from June 16, 2012–January 6, 2013
Genji Redux: New Views of the World’s First Novel Via the Dramatic Arts
The USC Shinso Center for Japanese Religions and Culture revisits the world’s first modern novel, The Tale of Genji, and interpret it through the lens of today.
Masterworks: Jewels of the Collection
The Rubin Museum of Art is currently hosting the exhibition, "Masterworks: Jewels of the Collection".
Poetry Reading - Ancestral Intelligence
The Mansfield Freeman Center for East Asian Studies hosts a poetry reading with Vera Schwarcz that blends her own work with that of contemporary Chinese poets.
Wu Man: Return to East--Ancient Dances
UCLA presents Wu Man and her musical talents.
Gallery Talk: Ancient Arts of China
Bowers Museum will host a gallery talk of Chinese ancient arts on July 22, 2012.
Colorful Chinese Cloisonné Exhibit Set for Sunnylands
"Imperial Splendor: Chinese Cloisonné", an exhibition on Chinese cloisonné, will open Jan. 20 at Sunnylands Center & Gardens in Rancho Mirage.
Speak of Good Things: Nianhua and Chinese Folk Tradition
UC Berkeley presents an exhibit of Nianhua, or “New Year's Pictures.”
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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?