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Special Event
Asia Society Texas Center Offers Free Admission Friday, May 18, 2012
18 May 2012 - 11:00am
As part of the Association of Art Museum Directors’ Art Museum Day on May 18, Asia Society Texas Center is offering free admission to all visitors.
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Performance
On Vanishing: Site-Specific Performance Work by Jonah Bokaer
17 May 2012 - 5:30pm
Choreography for Asia Society Texas Center in response to Lee Ufan's 'Relatum - signal.'
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Lecture
Donald N. Clark: Art and Politics in North Korea
15 May 2012 - 7:00pm
Clark examines how the leaders of North Korea use a mixture of nationalism, socialism, and familial ethics to maintain one of the world's most inscrutable political systems.
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Performance
Mohsen Namjoo
6 May 2012 - 7:00pm
Hailed as "the Bob Dylan of Iran," Namjoo will combine classical poetry, his own original works, and Western music in a solo, acoustic setting.
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Mohsen Namjoo
Performance
Yoko Hiraoka Performs 'The Tale of Heike'
26 April 2012 - 7:30pm
Warring clans in medieval Japan provide themes for this traditional Japanese music.
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Lecture
Challenges to Vietnam's Open Door Economic Policy
25 April 2012 - 7:00pm
Harvard’s Thomas Vallely discusses challenges that could put the brakes on one of Asia’s fastest-growing economies.
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Lecture
In Conversation: Barbara Pollock on Ai Weiwei and Art's New Superpower
22 April 2012 - 3:30pm
Explore the provocative vision of artist Ai Weiwei, China's booming art scene, and the blurring distinction between life and art.
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Lecture
Deng Xiaoping and the Transformation of China
18 April 2012 - 7:00pm
Harvard’s Ezra Vogel offers nuanced portrait of one of 20th century’s most influential figures.
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Special Event
First Look Festival
14 April 2012 - 12:00pm
During this free two-day festival, enjoy cultural performances, family activities, and exhibitions.
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First Look Festival
Special Event
Official Dedication: Asia Society Texas Center
14 April 2012 - 11:00am
A ribbon-cutting will introduce the public to the new Asia Society Texas Center.
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Official Dedication

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Houston, TX 77004
713.496.9901

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