Asian American / Asian Research Institute
The City University of New York
WHEN YOU REACH A CERTAIN AGE, you are forced to confront your own mortality. As I sit at home with my family in our Chelsea Hotel apartment in New York City, Covid-19 is infiltrating cities around the globe. One thing about isolating yourself is that it gives you plenty of time to think and reflect. … Read more
Prof. Sitta Sim will give a presentation and demonstration on modern Korean dance fused with traditional elements: My dance emulates natural instinct of all living beings whom longing for the primordial light of universe. The light of beginning goes beyond time and space and also brings freedom to body and soul. My choreography tries to … Read more
The Buddha, an apostle of peace, amity and love appeared on earth in the sixth century before Christ. He was not represented in iconic form till the advent of the Christian era. His devotees worshipped the lord only through the symbols. The pre-Christian art in India as carved on pillars of the stupa or the … Read more