Arts

Q & A: 'One Tree Three Lives'

Chinese writer Hualing Nieh looks back on her life and legacy with filmmaker Angie Chen and IWP head Christopher Merrill. more

Opening Eyes and Minds With New Portrait Exhibitions

Asia Society Texas Center hosts an opening reception for two thought-provoking portrait exhibitions that highlight the diversity of their subjects and their viewers. more
L: Author Hualing Nieh as a young girl in mainland China. R: Hualing (R) with Hong Kong documentary filmmaker Angie Chen (R), director of 'One Tree Three Lives,' about Hualing's life and career.

Interview: International Writing Head Christopher Merrill on a World-Class Legacy

The current director of the University of Iowa's International Writing Program reflects on the "incalculable good" Hualing Nieh contributed to world literature. more
In the first video posted on his new blog, Ai Weiwei speaks on the role of digital media in today's China. (YouTube)

Video: 'Internet is the Answer' Declares Ai Weiwei in Newly Launched Blog

The indefatigable artist and activist's first post is a video in which he argues for the Internet's role in establishing a civil society. more

Rendezvous with artist Atul Dodiya

Mayanka Singh Nongpiur interviews artist Atul Dodiya in his studio to find out about his influences, inspirations, time in Paris and his artwork. more

Arga Bileg in Concert (Complete)

Mongolian ensemble combines traditional instrumentation and folk strains with Western jazz. more

Noori: A Universal Language

Members of the Pakistani band Noori discuss how their personal musical influences have played a big role in their unique sound. more

Nan Jombang Dance Company (Complete)

Indonesian dance troupe combines West Sumatran traditions of martial arts, dance and percussion in a work that reflects both spiritual practice and contemporary expression. more

Tarun J. Tejpal: Different Languages, Different Realities

The novelist, journalist, and publisher reflects on the role of the English language in Indian writing and society. more

Tarun J. Tejpal: 'The Story of My Assassins' (Complete)

Indian journalist and novelist Tarun J. Tejpal speaks about his new novel, a brutal look at New Delhi's underbelly. more