Characters as diverse as Mickey Mouse, the historical Buddha, Tomb Raider Lara Croft, and the Green Lama have something in common: Tibet. For more than sixty years Tibet has figured in comic books from around the world, at times creating and at times perpetuating notions of an otherworldly land roamed by the yeti, inhabited by wise and powerful lamas, or full of dark magic.
Hero, Villain, Yeti features the most complete collection of comics related to Tibet ever assembled, with examples ranging from the 1940s to the present. More than fifty comic books from the Belgium, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, and the United States reflect on the depiction of Tibet, tracing the historical roots of prevailing perceptions and stereotypes and their visual and narrative evolution over time.
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In early Tibetan painted portraits, founding masters of important Buddhist schools were often represented as holy personages. Using artistic conventions developed in India, Tibetan artists expressed the Buddhist ideals embodied in a particular person, exalting their human subjects to the level of buddhas.
Mirror of the Buddha will present exquisite examples of these portraits, painted primarily in the eastern India-inspired Sharri style. Though the Sharri tradition spread from India to many parts of Asia, the style’s classic Indian forms, delicate colors, and intricate decorative details were emulated most faithfully by Tibetans and enjoyed particular popularity in Tibet from the 12th to 14th century.
Marking the third in a series of exhibitions that explores important Tibetan painti ... 
The first exhibition in the three-part Modernist Art from India series, The Body Unbound focuses on representations of the figure and the body in modernist art from India after that nation’s independence in 1947.
Figuration has been a long, sustained tradition in Indian art and Indian artists had already begun to incorporate secular and non-courtly figures into their works prior to Independence. Post-Independence, notions of the figure and body became connected with the creation of new cultural identities as well as the broad social and political concerns facing a new nation.
Reflecting on the predominant concerns of India’s artists in the decades after Independence, The Body Unbound considers the artistic and psychological significance of figurative modes in these paintings. A ... 
Explore the life and times of India’s great kings by getting close to the objects they used and the art they commissioned, collected, and loved. Nearly 200 stunning artworks—including a gold throne, a silver carriage, Man Ray photographs, and a diamond belt—illuminate the dazzling world of Indian royalty from the 1700s to the 1940s, a period of dramatic change.
Journey from the throne room of an Indian court to the inner sanctum of the palace. Visit a variety of kingdoms to learn about India’s shifting political powers, its colonization by Great Britain, and the emergence of the independent nations of India and Pakistan in the modern era.
Along the way, discover fantastical art created especially for this exhibition by contemporary artist Sanjay Patel. Don’t miss more of his colorful works ... 
English and Chinese with English subtitles | 52 mins
In this feature documentary, Oscar-nominated filmmaker Shuibo Wang (Sunrise Over Tiananmen Square) aims his camera at the astonishing story of 21 American soldiers who opted to stay in China after the Korean War ended in 1954. Back home in the United States, McCarthyism was at its height and many Americans believed these men were brainwashed by Chinese communists. But what really happened? Using never-before-seen footage from the Chinese camps and interviews with former POWs and their families, They Chose China tells the fascinating stories of these forgotten American dissidents.
When: January 20, 2012
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Rea Auditorium, Sewickley Academ,
315 Academy Avenue, Sewickley, PA 15143
Cost: Free
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The VARLI FOOD FESTIVAL is an annual food, wine and desserts tasting event that brings the finest Indian chefs from all over the world into the heart of Manhattan. This year the event will showcase the culinary creations of over 60 top-caliber restaurants and caterers, and promote awareness of Indian cuisine and culture. Guests will have the opportunity to sample various dishes from well known local restaurants, as well as many others from as far off as UK, India, Chicago, Virginia and DC. Featuring food and drink tastings, cooking demonstrations by celebrity chefs, a FREE spice market, a Celebrity Chef CookBook, a full open bar, wine kiosks and several dessert stations, this is an extravaganza like no other. World famous chefs will demonstrate their skills in crafting signature dishes, di ... 
A Celebration of Life for all People
Experience Native American culture as it is showcased through spirited music, intertribal dancing and drumming, and American Indian cuisine at this interactive and educational event. Explore authentic and Indian-inspired arts and crafts offered for sale and on display.
When: Saturday, April 22, 2012
Time: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Where: Mount Trashmore Park, Virginia Beach, VA
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Passport DC, an annual celebration of international culture presented by Cultural Tourism DC showcases Washington DC’s embassies and cultural organizations with a wide range of performances, talks, and exhibits. In addition to embassy open houses and events, several Washington DC museums participate in Passport DC with special programming.
The Around the World Embassy Tour is a signature event of Passport DC, an annual celebration of international culture in Washington DC that showcases embassies from Africa, Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, and the Americas, with artists and artisans, performers, lecturers, teachers, and others.
When: Saturday, May 5, 2012
Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Washington DC
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POLITICAL NEIGHBORS presents the work of Rius, Feggo, and El Fisgón, three pivotal figures in Mexico’s political cartooning and offers a survey of their take on issues in Mexico and the United States over the past four decades, including immigration, U.S./Mexico relations, human rights, globalization, and the environment. The show features a collection of works from the 1970s to 2012, published in Mexico and the U.S.
The exhibition is curated by Andrea Arroyo and presented in collaboration with NACLA (the North American Congress on Latin America.)
RIUS is a world-renowned political cartoonist and intellectual. His cartoons and drawings in support of migrant workers, indigenous peoples, and the downtrodden have been published extensively since the 1960s. He has written over a hundred books, ... 
The National Council of La Raza (NCLR) National Latino Family Expo is the largest national, culturally relevant consumer fair designed to educate and inform the Latino community and others of products and services. This event provides an opportunity for corporations, agencies, organizations, and businesses to showcase products, services, and programs that positively impact the American Latino community. Unique corporate giveaways, innovative modern displays, educational activities, and live entertainment inform and inspire attendees of all ages. Attendance is free of charge and the expo is open to the general public.
Over 200 exhibitors participate and themed pavilions explore key issues within the community as well as celebrate the Latino culture.
When: July 7 – 9, 2012
Time: 10:30 ... 
