Remembering China’s Empress Dowager Ling, a Buddhist who paved the way for future female rulers
Empress Dowager Ling was not a warrior, but she embraced martial symbols of her own power that were available to women in Taghbach culture but not in Chinese culture. For example, she was an ...
‘Recasting the Past: The Art of Chinese Bronzes, 1100–1900’ Review: An Empire’s History in Metal at the Met
The museum devotes an exhibition to an often overlooked era of Chinese bronzes, emphasizing both the artistic and political ...
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Jingzhe: A Chinese holiday to take down ‘pests and villains’
Originally, Jingzhe is a season to drive away pests, but city dwellers use of the occasion to curse villains. Now ...
Former Addison chefs are exploring Chinese cuisine and culture at Oceanside’s 24 Suns
As part of the reopening, Kyle South has joined the 24 Suns team as general manager and beverage director. A former lead ...
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Eternal Offerings: Chinese Ritual Bronzes From the Minneapolis Institute of Art
One of the world’s greatest collections of ancient Chinese bronzes outside of China is on view for the first time in NYC at China Institute Gallery.
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Biological Cells and Chinese Ceramic Traditions Coalesce in Shiyuan Xu’s Porcelain Sculptures
The inspiration for Shiyuan Xu’s porcelain sculptures has its origins in cells, the building blocks of all life.