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Art
Mystic Nostalgia
The Tibet House presents a series of paintings that reflect visions by artist Tiffani Gyatso that have come in relation to her own spiritual search guided by Buddhist principles through the obscurities of samsara.
Insight: The Path of Bodhidharma
Insight: The Path of Bodhidharma explores the portrayal of the Buddhist monk Bodhidharma (known as Daruma in Japan) and how this religious figure has become a popular icon through an array of objects from paintings and sculptures to decorative objects and toys.
The Business of Trade Ceramics in Asia
In conjunction with the USC Pacific Asia Museum’s exhibition China Trace: The Export of Chinese Ceramics in the Global Market, on view in Doheny Memorial Library from March 2 to August 6, USC professor and internationally renowned ceramicist Karen Koblitz will talk with experts in Asian business and economics about the role of ceramics in Asia.
Alternative Visions: Renditions of Myth, Legend, and Folk Tales from China and Japan
China and Japan are two countries rich in myths, legends and folk tales. This exhibition will attempt to show how artists and craftsmen portrayed or rendered these subjects in their own way in various media
The Garden in Asia
The Garden in Asia features objects from across Asia that demonstrate the role of the garden as a source of inspiration throughout the centuries.
China's China: Porcelain, Earthenware, Stoneware & Glazes
The Newark Museum is currently hosting the exhibit, "China's China: Porcelain, Earthenware, Stoneware & Glazes".
Qualitites of Jade
Crown Collection of Asian Art presents an exhibition on the qualities of jade.
Zheng Chongbin Studio Visit and Lunch
The Society for Asian Art will host a studio visit and lunch with renowned ink artist Zheng Chongbin.
Visions of the Orient: Western Women Artists in Asia 1900-1940
The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art presents Visions of the Orient, an exhibition that explores the fascination of female western artists with Asian cultures between 1900 and 1940.
Expanding Tradition and Sino-Japanese Confluences in the Art of Fu Baoshi
The Metropolitan Museum of Art presents a talk with Professor Aida Yuen Wong on the art of Fu Baoshi.
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Featured Articles
January 4, 2024
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
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?