Chinese Artists on the Edge brings together five landmark films that reveal the fertile exchange between contemporary art and Chinese cinema from the late 1980s through the turn of the twenty-first century. The Crack (缝) Li Wake, China, 2000, 101 min. In Chinese with English subtitles. Long circulated only through underground screenings before its restoration by […]
More than a cooking class, think a book club meets around your grandma's dining table. Inspired by my own family tradition of making dumplings with my now 97-year-old grandma, each […]
Chinese Artists on the Edge brings together five landmark films that reveal the fertile exchange between contemporary art and Chinese cinema from the late 1980s through the turn of the twenty-first century. The Paper (纸) Ding Jiancheng, China, 1993, 62 min. In Chinese with English subtitles. Followed by a Q&A with Ding Jiancheng. Adapted from a […]
The ultimate mind and body workout involves slow, fluid, movements through postures of centuries-old Chinese Taoist martial arts. Overview The ultimate mind and body workout involves slow, fluid, movements through postures of centuries-old Chinese Taoist martial arts. Tai Chi with Pin Pin Su Tai chi—the ultimate mind and body workout, often described as “meditation in […]
Join the China Books Review book club this September to discuss Time Tunnel: Stories and Essays by Eileen Chang, tr. Karen S. Kingsbury (New York Review Books, October 2025), a collection of previously untranslated […]
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Join us for the world premiere of Alison Nguyen's High Line & CHANEL co-commission, followed by a conversation with the artist. In her compelling new film for High Line Originals, […]
Shanghai Qipao Runway Presentation: “Magnolia in Bloom, Elegance in Motion” Welcome to China Institute Fashion Night, hosted by China Institute of America — a celebration of fashion, art, and cultural exchange between East and West. We hope you will join us for Shanghai Qipao Runway Presentation: “Magnolia in Bloom, Elegance in Motion” The evening begins […]
"This is a life-giving book, and Priya is the luminous and ingenious teacher we need." —Krista Tippett, host of On BeingEvent guidelines:Bundled tickets include a signed copy of the featured book. Additional copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event.Home address is collected for contact tracing purposes; it will not be […]
Prospect Park Alliance, Fort Greene Park Conservancy, and Rooftop Films announce Summer Movies in the Park, presented by NewYork-Presbyterian. This free, outdoor movie series in Prospect Park and Fort Greene Park takes place on Wednesday nights this summer, with screenings on August 5th and August 12th in Prospect Park, and August 26th and September 9th […]
In an era of rapid technological change and economic uncertainty, a company’s identity has become one of its most valuable strategic assets. To succeed, companies must do far more than command attention. They must inspire trust, convey meaning, create memorable experiences and forge lasting connections with customers. This program brings together two leaders in luxury […]
This supernatural horror follows twelve-year-old Sam to his unsettling family home in Singapore. Perfect for fans of R.L. Stine! We're honored to welcome Moniza Hossain to The Twisted Spine on September 9 […]
Written Women is a monthly writers salon at Cordelia, inviting you to respond to poems, stories and myths written by and about women. Each month, we'll read and discuss a different text to inspire our own free-write session, drawing from women's stories of power, madness, sensuality, tragedy, queerness, and insubordination. Time will be set aside […]