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📖 Free Book Talk Event with the Chinese American Museum 📆Saturday, March 30th ⏰From 11am-12pm 📍Chinese American Museum, 238 W 23rd St, Chicago, IL 60616, Located on the 4th floor Join Dr. Li for a discussion based on her book “Transpacific Cartographies: Narrating theContemporary Chinese Diaspora in the United States” (Rutgers University Press, 2023), which examines how contemporary Chinese diasporic narratives address the existential loss of home for immigrant communities at a time of global precarity and amid rising Sino-US tensions. Learn more, 🔗 in bio!

🆕 The Routledge Companion to Global Renaissance Art (available in Open Access) 🎨 This companion, edited by Stephen J. Campbell and Stephanie Porras, examines the global Renaissance through object-based case studies of artistic production from Africa, Asia, the Americas, and Europe in the early modern period. 👉🏻My essay in the publication discusses the production, sale, and transport procedure of Netherlandish carved altarpieces in the early sixteenth century, by closely studying the Antwerp altarpiece in Botkyrka as a case-study.   👉 https://lnkd.in/etprVWd6

Only by not forgetting the past can we be the master of the future. Ba Jin The work of prolific Chinese writer Ba Jin often took the form of social commentary. His most famous novel, “Jia,” criticized the traditional Chinese family system. His work labeled him a counterrevolutionary during the country’s Cultural Revolution in the 1960s, and he was ostracized from society. In the early 2000s, Ba Jin called for the creation of an official Cultural Revolution museum to document the impact of the era, believing this would prevent China from repeating past mistakes. (Though a museum did open in 2005, it was covered up by the Chinese authorities less than a decade later.) With this quote, Ba Jin points out that no experience exists in a vacuum. By reflecting on where we’ve been, we can chart the course ahead to steer us in a better direction

Let me walk you down into the details of this unique tradition. What are your thoughts on this cultural practice? Share your take! https://lnkd.in/dSJKUrS4

As Dr. Jerry C Y Liu of Taiwan Association of Cultural Policy and National Taiwan University of Arts points out, Taiwan's vibrant civil society extends into its art and culture as well: https://ow.ly/WANm50PGrWn

A new article by Christoph Rogalla von Bieberstein about #KulturGutRetter - the emergency mechanism for cultural heritage in crisis situations developed by the Deutsches Archäologisches Institut (DAI), the German Federal Agency for Technical Relief (THW) and #LEIZA - has just been published in the German professional journal for museums #Rheinform. Learn more about it here (in German).

Rupert Myer's address on 'Australia's journey towards becoming a cultural powerhouse' at the esteemed National Press Club of Australia left a lasting impression on me. Myer not only explores the beloved character Bluey but also showcases how Australians shine globally in cultural engagement. His revelation that 82% of Australians were involved in cultural events pre-COVID, compared to 60% in Europe, resonated deeply. At the Alliance Française de Sydney, our monthly 'Philo Bistro' ignites discussions on crucial societal and cultural topics, drawing a lively community of Francophile Australians eager to delve into debates and exploration, regardless of their fluency in French. This zeal reflects in events like the Alliance Française French Film Festival, now the largest French festival outside France, attracting c. 200,000 spectators each year. This fervor is mirrored in the annual pilgrimage of a million Australians to France. Le Courrier Australien - LCANews’s shift from 'French of the Year' to 'French-Australians of the Year' honors the profound affinity Australians hold for French culture. (Congrats to François Vantomme for this wonderful idea). The question lingers: What fuels Australians' profound cultural investment? Survey responses underline the belief that arts, culture, and creativity are fundamental to human existence. Despite this cultural passion, Australia stands alone among the top 15 countries globally without institutions akin to the Goethe Institute or 'Alliance Française’ (at 19m:14s). Myer's recognition of the Alliance Française as a benchmark is both an honor and a call to action. Establishing such institutions in Australia, in line with developed nations, is pivotal to showcasing Australia's cultural brilliance on a global stage. I'm enthusiastic about supporting initiatives like the Alliance Française and collaborating where possible with the French embassy, particularly Karine Mauris, the cultural attachée, to foster these essential cultural dialogues and ventures. Even incremental steps hold the potential for substantial strides in this endeavor. (Denis Morandet Philippe Ostermann Lyn Tuit GAICD) https://lnkd.in/gByFDi4N

Visit the first online maritime museum: https://lnkd.in/dX5TzbQk The Greek Shipping Miracle, the first online maritime museum, was established in 2014 by author, maritime historian and former shipowner George M. Foustanos as an effort to raise awareness about the Greek shipping industry and its long-standing contribution to both the Greek and the global economy. This educational website enables visitors to explore the modern and contemporary history of the world’s leading merchant marine power in the familiar format of a museum layout.

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Did you know that arts and culture possess the power to bridge gaps between societies? Their universality allows them to transcend language barriers, fostering empathy and facilitating better understanding of varied cultures. Art, a tool for visual storytelling, illuminates social issues, stimulates discourse, and engages globally diverse audiences. On the other hand, cultural representations shape and largely contribute to cross-border understanding, which is often enhanced via cultural exchanges and diplomacy. However, the journey isn't all smooth sailing. Issues of cultural appropriation, accessibility, and representation pose challenges. Curious to know more? Our blog delves further into the role of arts and culture in nurturing cross-border understanding, discussing the challenges and potential of these fascinating mediums in building more inclusive societies. Full Article found here : https://lnkd.in/gwACpGy5