Changing Cultures: Zhen Guo, A Retrospective
2026-05-04 - 2026-06-12 | Mishkin Gallery at Baruch College/CUNY, 135 East 22nd Street, New York, NY, 10010
The Mishkin Gallery at Baruch College is proud to present Changing Cultures: Zhen Guo, A Retrospective, the first major New York survey of artist Zhen Guo (b. 1955, Shandong Province, China).
The works on display span nearly sixty years, from Zhen Guo’s first embroidery (Chairman Mao, 1966) to her large-scale papier-mâché and sewn fabric breast sculptures and handmade tufted tapestries of 2012-2025. The show explores an artist’s journey from China to New York; themes include an immigrant’s identity, motherhood, and the violence embedded in patriarchal cultures. Guo’s large-scale “muted landscape” paintings protest environmental injustice. The exhibition is accompanied by an illustrated brochure with a new essay on Guo by curator Gail Levin.
Zhen Guo Video Works, 2011-2022
Thursday, May 7, 2026 | 5:30PM to 6:30PM

A special 50-minute program screening original video works consisting of:

Zhen Guo, Timeline of Movement, 2011 (5:44) – In her debut video art, Guo contrasts Western and Asian approaches to health through tranquil T’ai Chi and vigorous group exercise, illustrating their distinct yet engaging qualities.
Cleansing Moon, 2018 (7:24) – Gentle exploration of women’s renewal connects life, femininity, and the cosmos through the refreshing imagery of water. Accompanied by Guo’s poem, it contemplates the cleansing of emotional burdens.
Muted Landscapes, 2022 (7:36) – In this series, Guo reflects on the intimate connection between humanity and the Earth, emphasizing the overlooked significance of both women and nature.
Zhen Guo, My Heart is Red, 2022 (24:22) – Directed by Mia Chen for their final project at NYU Film School, this short documentary follows Zhen Guo’s art practice, working in her studio, art openings, and daily life through interviews with friends and family, highlighting Guo’s interest in art, the city, and martial arts.

Women Artists, Curators, and Activists: A Conversation
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 5:30PM to 6:30 PM

Moderator: Maika Pollack
Speakers: Gail Levin, Zhen Guo, Lori Horowitz, Susan Grabel & Christina Schlesinger

Closing Event
Thursday, June 11, 2026, 4PM to 6PM

Exhibition: Ed Young’s Bright Worlds
2026-05-14 - 2026-09-13 | Museum of Chinese in America, 215 Centre Street, New York, NY, 10013
For over 60 years, Ed Young (1931–2023) invigorated the world of children’s books through intimate storytelling, inventive artistry, and potent emotionality. This first U.S. retrospective features original artwork from 15 of his most significant projects—focusing on works drawn from his personal story and Chinese folktales—alongside a selection of his sketchbooks, family photos, and personal effects.

Korean Cinema’s Celluloid Fever: The 1970s
2026-05-15 - 2026-05-26 | Film at Lincoln Center’s Walter Reade Theater, 165 W. 65th Street, New York, NY, 10023
This May, FLC and Subway Cinema explore a transformative time period in Korean cinema and its influence on the films of today, including rare archival prints and new restorations of some of the most daring and emotionally charged filmmaking in Korean history.
Use CELLULOID70S in the promo code box at checkout, and enjoy a discount of $5 on your ticket purchase.

The Enduring Charm of Chinese Poetry: A Seminar with Prof. KANG Zhen 中国古典诗词的魅力
2026-05-16 09:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
This special online seminar is featured by Prof. KANG Zhen, Vice President of Beijing Normal University and renowned scholar widely celebrated for his appearances on major cultural programs broadcast by China Media Group, such as The Chinese Poetry Conference and Lecture Room.

From the rhythmic verses of the Book of Songs to the magnificent imagery of Tang Poetry, Chinese classical literature offers profound philosophical insights and timeless artistic beauty. In this seminar, Prof. Kang will guide us through a close reading of masterpieces, exploring the historical reflections and emotional resonance that continue to inspire the world today.

The seminar will also feature a dedicated 30-minute session on the application of Chinese poetry in international Chinese language education, led by Dr. Xuetao Zhang from Beijing Normal University who will share insights and practical perspectives on the topic.

We look forward to seeing you online for a morning of profound discovery and inspiration!

This two-hour online seminar will be in Chinese
该讲座为中文

A Mindful Walk for Wellness
2026-05-16 09:30 - 12:00 | Cadman Plaza Park, Cadman Plaza East, New York, NY, 11201
Begin your morning with mindfulness guidance from Zen masters at Cadman Plaza Park, then join thousands of participants for a peaceful walk

The Experience:
The morning begins at Cadman Plaza Park with an opening blessing and mindfulness guidance led by Zen masters. Participants will then take part in a guided mindful walk across the Brooklyn Bridge, creating a rare opportunity to slow down, be present, and share a moment of calm and goodwill in one of the city’s most iconic public spaces.

Walk for a Cause:
Every step counts. For every participant who completes the walk, the organizer will donate $1 to support individuals with autism and their families.

Free & Open to All. No prior mindfulness experience needed. Registration is encouraged so we can prepare for your arrival.

Event Highlights:
🧘 Guided Mindfulness: Opening blessings by Zen Masters.
🌉 Iconic Walk: A mindful journey across the Brooklyn Bridge.
💙 Charity Impact: $1 donated per walker to support the autism community.
🤝 Community Spirit: Supported by local officials and major NYC organizations.

With every mindful step, we practice compassion. If you would like to extend this kindness, we welcome your donations to support the Temple’s growth and the autism community. Your gift is more than just material aid; it is a heartfelt gesture of companionship and care.

Adoptees, Asian Diaspora, and the Trauma That Hides in Plain Sight
2026-05-16 13:30 - 14:30
Adoptees, Asian Diaspora, and the Trauma That Hides in Plain Sight with Kellan, Kai Ming Holistics (IICT).
Many adoptees and those in the Asian diaspora carry forms of trauma that don’t always look like trauma — showing up instead as perfectionism, people-pleasing, or the pressure to succeed and belong. Beneath this often lies a deeper story of early separation, cultural disconnection, and intergenerational survival.
In this talk, Kellan weaves personal experience alongside somatic insight and experiential practice to explore how these layered experiences shape the nervous system, identity, and sense of self. With compassion and honesty, they offer a space to better understand the overlooked body’s role in trauma — and a pathway toward moving beyond survival patterns into greater authenticity, self acceptance, and true belonging.
Kellan is a queer, neurodivergent, transracial adoptee from China. They work integratively with adoptees and queer clients to address deep-rooted trauma beyond the reach of traditional talk therapy, through their practice, Kai Ming Holistics (IICT).

High Line Plinth: Lectures & Meditations – Buddhist Mudras
2026-05-16 14:00 - 15:00 | High Line Spur at 30th St, 10th Av, 30th Street & 10th Avenue, New York, NY, 10001, United States
Featuring a lecture by Tashi Chödrön, Himalayan Programs and Communities Ambassador at the Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art, this session introduces Buddhist mudras—symbolic hand gestures that communicate spiritual qualities and teachings.
The lecture will be followed by a guided meditation by Steve Clorfeine, a meditation teacher from the Shambhala tradition with over 40 years of experience.
Rain date: May 17, 2 – 3pm

Book Release Party & Community Conversation: "Livonia Chow Mein"
2026-05-16 16:00 - 18:30 | Brownsvillege Heritage House Inc., 581 Mother Gaston Blvd, Brooklyn, NY, 11212
Join us to celebrate the release of Abigail Savitch-Lew’s debut novel Livonia Chow Mein, a gripping story centered around a Chinese family-owned restaurant on Livonia Avenue and its relationship to the neighborhood’s Jewish and Black residents over the course of a century.
Rev. Cathie Wright-Lewis, novelist and director of Power in the Pen Writing Workshop, will facilitate the evening. The event will feature a Chinese American buffet meal, poetry readings by members of Power in the Pen Writing, an author reading and Q&A, and an interactive community discussion on Black-Asian solidarity.
