UPCOMING IN-PERSON AND ONLINE EVENTS
Tibetan and Inner Mongolian Craftsmanship and Cashmere Fashion Salon
November 21, 2024 from 4-7:30pm
Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of Tibetan and Inner Mongolian handicrafts at our exclusive event, celebrating traditional artistry and craftsmanship with a modern twist. Enjoy a captivating afternoon with thematic exhibitions on Tibetan Pulu fabric (氆氇) and Inner Mongolia handmade felt, interactive showcases of cashmere fashion, and a hands-on cashmere artistic workshop!
Agenda
4:00 – 4:30 PM | Guest Check-In
4:30 – 5:30 PM | Themed Exhibition + Hands-On Cashmere Felt Art Workshop
Explore a stunning display of Tibetan and Inner Mongolian handmade artifacts; Unleash your creativity with a hands-on cashmere felt art workshop. Create your own piece of art as a beautiful keepsake from this unforgettable experience!
5:30 – 6:30 PM | Exclusive Talk by Juliet Guo + Cashmere Fashion Show
Gain insights from Juliet Guo, Sandriver’s founder, on Tibetan traditional craftsmanship and the brand’s journey. Enjoy a captivating fashion showcase featuring traditional Tibetan Pulu fabrics and Inner Mongolian handcrafted designs, blending ancient art with contemporary style.
6:30 – 7:30 PM | Showcase of Sandriver’s cashmere collection
To learn more and purchase tickets, click here.
Zoom Talk: Heart at Dunhuang: The Dunhuang Art Heritage as a Value System
November 23, 2024 from 8-9:30pm
Dunhuang’s cultural and artistic achievements, based on Chinese traditions and absorbing influences from Indian, Greek, Persian, and Central Asian cultures, provide a unique window into the world’s cultural history. After 1,600 years of history, the legacy of these ancient artworks continues to offer a vivid history of painting, sculpture, and Buddhist imagery. The Mogao Caves, a Buddhist site that has been continuously constructed for over a millennium, house an unparalleled collection of art and manuscripts. As such, Dunhuang’s art heritage is a rich repository of aesthetic and spiritual values, containing the essence of Chinese culture and embodying the spirit of inclusivity and harmony inherent in the Silk Road’s cross-cultural exchanges.
The lecture will explore five key aspects: “Presence of the Soul,” “The Mogao Caves,” “Enduring Struggles for Excellence,” “Eternal Remembrance,” and “Guardians of Mogao.” Through personal stories, Professor Gu will share the life and contributions of Fan Jinshi and the people of Mogao Caves, recounting her experiences in Dunhuang archaeology, academic research, and cultural preservation. The lecture will also trace the development of the Dunhuang Academy, the history of Dunhuang studies, and the scholarly work surrounding the preservation and protection of Dunhuang’s art.
To learn more and register for free, click here.
ASIA WEEK NEW YORK AUTUMN 2024 EXHIBITION
Gold from Dragon City: Masterpieces of Three Yan From Liaoning, 337–436
September 5, 2024 – January 5, 2025
Curator’s Lecture: September 6, 2024, 6:30-8pm
International Symposium: October 19, 9:30am-5:30pm
DCTA Gallery Tour & Workshop: September 5, 2024-January 5, 2025
We are pleased to present the landmark exhibition, Gold from Dragon City: Masterpieces of Three Yan from Liaoning, 337–436, during this season’s Asia Week New York Autumn 2024.
Nearly 70 years of archeological excavations in the capital of the three Yan states — Dragon City (longcheng), today’s Chaoyang in Liaoning province — have revealed extraordinary treasures, such as a dazzling golden headdress called buyao. The landmark exhibition presents these precious artworks and cultural objects for the first time in the United States. Featured objects include sculptures, bronze mirrors, inkstones, imperial seals, and ceramic vessels, with highlights of gold ornaments and equestrian objects. The exhibition attempts to illustrate and revive the faded history of ethnic integration and cultural exchange along the Steppe-Silk Road that transformed northern China more than 1,600 years ago.
Marking a historic milestone, this exhibition stands as the first presentation in the United States exclusively dedicated to the cultural and artistic heritage of northern China’s ancient Three-Yan society. It will provide insight into multiple aspects of this heritage through four distinctive sections: Diversified Culture of the Three Yan; Mural Art of the Three Yan; Gold Art of the Three Yan; and Horse Ornaments in the Decorative Arts of the Three Yan.
There will also be a host of related programs throughout the run of the exhibition that offer greater insight and depth:
A Curator’s Lecture on September 6 offers a peek into the unique perspective of the distinguished experts who excavated, studied, or organized the exhibition. For more information and tickets, click here or contact Tracy Jiao at [email protected].
A full-day symposium on October 19 provides an immersive environment to investigate Three Yan artifacts alongside prominent scholars in the field. For more information and tickets, click here or please contact Tracy Jiao at [email protected].
Our innovative art education program Discover China Through Art (DCTA) is for groups interested in our exhibitions. Each group visit consists of a three-part program featuring a presentation, a docent-led gallery tour, and a hands-on activity in which we will do a gold buyao headdress ornaments-making workshop. To learn about DCTA or register your group, click here or contact Yue Ma at [email protected].
To learn more about the exhibit, click here.
