Dancing with the Dragon
 Applachian State University
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With the 2008 Olympics, Beijing invites the world to join them in a dance to experience their culture and learn more about their history. The Turchin Center for the Visual Arts was buoyed by this invitation to the world, and set about to expand Appalachian's partnerships with educational and cultural institutions within China. This exhibition, exploring the amazing contemporary work being created in China, is the first evidence of new partnerships in the visual arts which expand the center's and the university's international programming. The TCVA, the Department of Art, and the Office of International Education and Development have partnered to provide increased accessibility to programs deepening the Appalachian's community educational and cultural experience relating to Chinese culture and the visual arts.
A key component of the partnership is our work with Beijing artist Zheng Xuewu. Mr. Zheng assisted the Turchin Center's delegation by coordinating art district and studio tours in Beijing, and his work is a cornerstone of the exhibition, with 20 pieces including paintings, installations and printmaking.
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http://www.appstate.edu/features/archives/2008/tcvachina/ |
http://www.china-space.org
