Metamorphosis: Chinese Imagination and Transformation at China Institute Gallery presents a one-day symposium where featured artists, curators, and scholars explore and address key themes and questions raised by the exhibition. Through seven talks and panels, we will explore the breadth and depth of cultural, historical, and artistic themes related to Chinese imagination and transformation.

Featured Speakers:

Dr. Einor Cervone (Denver Art Museum, Associate Curator of Asian Art)

Dr. Dora C. Y. Ching (Princeton University, Executive Director, Tang Center for East Asian Art)

Dr. Xiaohan Du (Asia Society, John H. Foster Assistant Curator of Pre-Modern Asian Art)

Christopher Phillips (New York University, Adjunct Instructor)

Dr. Jan Stuart (National Museum of Asian Art, The Smithsonian Institution, Melvin R. Seiden Curator of Chinese Art)

Panel Artists: Cui Fei, Yun-Fei Ji, Kelly Wang

Moderator: Dr. Susan L. Beningson

Hosted by China Institute Gallery

Breakfast and an afternoon reception will be provided. The program includes complimentary admission to the exhibition.

For more information, please contact Tracy Jiao at tjiao@chinainstitute.org.