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Katsushika Hokusai (Japanese, 1760–1849). Group of Mountain Climbers (Shojin tozan), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjurokkei). © The Art Institute of Chicago

Pilgrimage and Buddhist Art

March 16 – June 20, 2010

The first major exhibition of its kind devoted to the impact of Buddhist pilgrimage on Asia’s art.

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Excerpt: The Cove director Louie Psihoyos discusses the recent SeaWorld tragedy, and similarities between his film and Avatar, at Asia Society, March 9, 2010. (2 min., 15 sec.)

Health Concerns Key to Ending Dolphin Slaughter

Director Louie Psihoyos discusses his film and dolphin slaughter in Japan.

 
Scene from Fujian Blue (Robin Weng, 2007). (dGenerate Films)

China's Past, Present, Future on Film

This seven-film survey explores the hearts and minds of China's future generations.

 
Rem Koolhaas speaking in Hong Kong on Jan. 27, 2010. (Asia Society Hong Kong Center)

Rem Koolhaas on Hong Kong’s Role in the Pearl River Delta

The award-winning architect talks about the impact of modernization on Hong Kong.