In celebration of China Institute Gallery’s current exhibition, Flowers on A River: the Art of Chinese Flower and Bird Painting, 1368-1911 (on view until June 25, 2023) performers from the US-China Music Institute of the Bard College Conservatory of Music will present a program of music from the Chinese tradition, with renowned pieces including Blossoms on a Moonlit River in Spring “春江花月夜” and Midnight Jackdaw’s Cry “乌夜啼”.
The exhibition features over 130 Chinese masterworks of Flower-and-Bird Painting by 59 artists through 500 years of the Ming and Qing dynasties rarely seen outside of China.
$25 for general admission, $15 for China Institute Members.
Please bring a photo ID to enter
Wine and refreshments will be served.
For more information, please contact Lewei Li at 212-744-8181, ext. 117 or [email protected]
About the Exhibition
Now through June 25, 2023
A rare opportunity to view the unique master work by Zhu Da (1626-1705, Bada Shanren) "Flowers on a River". This great masterpiece in long hand-scroll format has finally made its first debut to US and featured in the exhibition through June 25th. We have titled the exhibition using the name of this painting. "Flowers on a River" marks the first loan exhibition from China to US in four years following a pandemic-related disruption. It is also the first important introduction to Chinese flower-and-bird painting genre through Ming and Qing's 500 years history with 59 artists' works. This first-time large survey covers three subjects: "Precious Plums of the Palace: Academic ism and Court Artist"; "Fragrant Plums in the Wild: Literati art, Painters, and Painting Schools"; and "Vitality of Nature: Flower and Bird Painting and Customs", offering visitors a comprehensive guide to understanding Chinese philosophy and their eternal pursuit in the meanings of life.
Curated by: Willow Weilan Hai, Chen Zhuo, Lin Jian, and David Sensabaugh.
About China Institute 华美协进社
China Institute was founded in 1926 by American philosopher John Dewey and Chinese educator Hu Shih, together with other prominent educators. It is the oldest bi-cultural and educational organization in the United States with an exclusive focus on China and is dedicated to advancing a deeper understanding of China through programs in education, culture, business, and art in the belief that cross-cultural understanding strengthens our global community.
China Institute Gallery 华美协进社中国美术馆
China Institute Gallery is the only institution in the United States to exclusively showcase Chinese art. Since 1966, the Gallery has brought trailblazing exhibitions to the American public that illuminate 5,000 years of Chinese history across all art forms. Known for the originality of its thematic approach, the depth of its scholarship, and the beauty of its presented artworks, China Institute Gallery is a cultural icon in New York and a symbol of excellence around the world. Its commitment to education through scholarly catalogues and art programming makes Chinese art available to audiences far beyond the Gallery's doors.
Banner image, detail from: Zhu Da / Bada Shanren (1626–ca.1705), Flowers on a River (detail), Qing dynasty, handscroll, ink on paper, 18 1/2 × 508 7/8 in. (47 × 1292.5 cm). Collection of the Tianjin Museum