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Join us for the opening reception of "People Everyday" on Tuesday, May 27 at 6 PM at the Liu Shiming Art Gallery.

This landmark exhibition brings together over 35 works by Hank Willis Thomas and Liu Shiming, exploring the human body, care, and community as powerful agents of change. Curated by Emann Odufu, "People Everyday" bridges generations and geographies to highlight the quiet strength of everyday individuals.

Image 1: Hank Willis Thomas, The Embrace, 2023. © Hank Willis Thomas, courtesy Pace Gallery
Image 2: Liu Shiming, Cutting Through Mountains to Bring in Water, 1958. Courtesy of Liu Shiming Art Foundation

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🎬 Huge thanks to everyone who came out for "ASIAN? FEMALE? NOUVEAU FILM!" 🙌 We had an amazing time sharing the powerful films by @chris_zou15, @mma1226, and @samspiders, and the conversation led by @hindley5vv was truly insightful. Stay tuned—our talk will be up on the website soon. Keep an eye out for more events coming your way!

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🎬 Introducing the Talented Filmmakers & Moderator for "ASIAN? FEMALE? NOUVEAU FILM!" 🌟
Join us as we screen three incredible short films by emerging filmmakers Chris Zou, Michelle Ma, and Sam Kumiko Sheridan, exploring powerful narratives of identity, family, and resilience.

🎞️ Muted (6 min) - Chris Zou @chris_zou15 A gripping exploration of academic pressure and the complexities of mother-daughter relationships, created by the award-winning Chinese-American filmmaker from New Jersey Chris Zou.

🎞️ Blue Desert (18 min) - Michelle Ma @mma1226 A poetic journey through a young woman’s fragmented memories as she seeks a deep connection with her mother. Michelle’s visual storytelling delicately weaves reality and dreams into a beautiful reflection of family bonds.

🎞️ Ume or (The Will to Fly Blind) (14 min) - Sam Kumiko Sheridan @samspiders This moving film follows a 17-year-old Japanese-American girl navigating an unexpected pregnancy. Sam Kumiko Sheridan brings heartfelt storytelling, examining solitude, family, and choice.

🎤 Moderator: Hindley Wang @hindley5vv Art writer, curator, and adviser with a rich background in New York and Shanghai’s art worlds. Hindley brings her vast expertise to guide the post-screening discussion.

🗓️ October 5th, 3 PM - 5 PM 📍 Liu Shiming Art Gallery, 15 E 40th St, 5th Floor, New York 🎫 RSVP via QR code or Eventbrite (🔗 in bio)

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"ASIAN? FEMALE? NOUVEAU FILM!" 🎬 Liu Shiming Art Foundation Screening Program

We’re thrilled to announce our first screening event in conjunction with our current exhibition, Half the Sky, at the Liu Shiming Art Gallery! Featuring short films by emerging filmmakers Sam Kumiko Sheridan, Michelle Ma, and Chris Zou, this event showcases the unique challenges women face growing up within the contexts of society, school, and family. Their powerful storytelling explores emotions such as fear, stigma, anxiety, heartbreak, resilience, introspection, and tenderness. After the screenings, a 45-minute discussion and Q&A will be moderated by guest speaker Hindley Wang.

Featured Films:
🌟 Muted, by Chris Zou @chris_zou15 (6 minutes)
🌟 Blue Desert, by Michelle Ma @mma1226 (18 minutes)
🌟 Ume or (The Will to Fly Blind), by Sam Kumiko Sheridan @samspiders (14 minutes)

🎤 Guest Speaker: Hindley Wang @hindley5vv
👥 Coordinated by: Harry Cheng @boredbroccolirun

🗓️ October 5th, 3 PM - 5 PM
📍 Liu Shiming Art Gallery, 15 E 40th St, 5th Floor, New York
🎫 RSVP via QR code or Eventbrite (🔗 in bio)

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🌟 Liu Shiming: Life, Death & In-between

The Liu Shiming Art Foundation, in collaboration with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s School of Art, Art History & Design (@unlart), is excited to announce the upcoming exhibition “Liu Shiming: Life, Death & In-between,” on view from 9/3 - 9/26 at @eisentragerhoward. This exhibition brings together over 60 sculptures and drawings by Liu Shiming, one of China’s most celebrated modern sculptors. The works reflect the human experience within the local context of China, yet the emotions they convey are universally relatable.

🗓️ Key Events:
- Panel Discussion: 9/6, 4-5 p.m. in Richards Hall, Room 112, where experts will delve into the significance of Liu Shiming’s art.
- Opening Reception: 5-7 p.m., we invite you to celebrate the opening of this unique exhibition with us.

📍 Exhibition Details:
- Location: Eisentrager-Howard Gallery, Richards Hall, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- Gallery Hours: Monday-Thursday, 12-5 p.m.
- Admission: Free and open to the public.

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Congrats to 🌟 Elizabeth Louie 🌟 from Macaulay Honors College @macaulayhonors for winning the Liu Shiming Scholarship

Elizabeth is pursuing biological sciences and Chinese language and culture, using the scholarship to study in Beijing. She aims to improve healthcare for patients in the Chinese-American community. 🏥🌍

Elizabeth also appreciates the arts, finding inspiration in Liu Shiming’s Dream to Fly at Macaulay Honors College, which reflects her own aspirations and experiences.

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$5,000 Grants for Early Career Artists 

 New funding opportunity for visual artists in the first decade of their career!

Liu Shiming Artist Grants of $5,000 will support projects exploring the intersection between traditional cultural or historical influences and contemporary artistic practices.

Visual artists worldwide are eligible to apply, but applications must be submitted in English. Applications due by August 31, 2024. Up to five grants will be awarded.

Take your work to the next level: apply for a Liu Shiming Artist Grant.

Apply now! Click here for more information, 🌟

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Join us for "Innovative Narratives: Liu Shiming Art Grants Talk"!

Celebrate the creative achievements of the 2023 Liu Shiming Art Grants winners. Discover how these talented artists use their unique mediums to tell compelling stories and push artistic boundaries.

🗓 Date: Friday, June 28, 2024
🕒 Time: 3 PM - 4 PM, followed by a gallery tour
📍 Venue: Liu Shiming Art Foundation, 15E 40th St, 5th Floor, New York

🌟 Featured Artists:

Chidinma Dureke (@art_isadanma): Multidisciplinary artist exploring Black identity through a cross-cultural lens.
Melanie Brock (@mel.brock13): Artist focusing on the impact of architecture on human behavior.

Don’t miss this chance to engage with groundbreaking art and insightful discussions. See you there! 🎉

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Today, we had the honor of welcoming Andrew Belser, Dean of the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln(@unlincoln), to our gallery. Stay tuned for the upcoming Liu Shiming exhibition at the Eisentrager-Howard Gallery(@eisentragerhoward ), showcasing over 60 stunning sculptures!

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Last week, we had the pleasure of visiting the Chinese University of Hong Kong @theartofcuhk2024 to award the Liu Shiming Scholarship to @_joshua.art_ CHING Ue Wa (BA in Fine Arts) and @hltsui.png TSUI Hou Lam (MA in Fine Arts).This scholarship honors their outstanding talent and aims to encourage emerging artists as they graduate, helping to launch their professional journey.
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We are thrilled to announce the collaboration with the University of Auckland! The Liu Shiming Scholars Endowment Fund established there will provide scholarships to support future artists in their pursuit of art. @universityofauckland 🎨✨ #ArtScholarship #UniversityofAuckland #LiuShimingScholars#LiuShimingScholarship#ArtEducation#ScholarshipOpportunity #ScholarshipChallenge #liushimingartfoundation

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