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To Hell and Back: Describing Hell in Text and Image

Daud Ali, Nerina Rustomji, Rachel Saunders, and Max Moerman discuss the relationship between imagery and narratives in the art of depicting hell.

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To Hell and Back: Performing Hell

Matthew Isaac Cohen, Laurel Kendall, and Hank Glassman, and Rachel Cooper discuss performing arts as an artistic expression of the afterlife across Asia.

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To Hell and Back: Hell and the Desire for Spiritual Transformation

Ismail Fajrie Alatas, Sonam Kachru, and Subhashini Kaligotla explore the different interpretations of hell with Ben Bogin.

A man in Tehran holds a local newspaper reporting on its front page the China-brokered deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia to restore ties, signed in Beijing the previous day, on March, 11 2023.

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China-Saudi Relationship is Evolving Beyond Oil to Help Reshape the Middle East

Taylah Bland and Rachel Horne write in an op-ed in South China Morning Post about how both Beijing and Riyadh have much to gain from strengthening their partnership.

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Asia Society Texas Celebrates the Persian New Year With Nowruz-Inspired Spring Break Fun, Festival

Over four days of Spring Break, free daytime activities and an evening celebration showcased the diverse traditions of Nowruz, the Persian New Year celebrated across the globe, at Asia Society Texas.

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An American Martyr in Persia: Reza Aslan in Conversation With Jad Abumrad

The best-selling author speaks with the radio host about his latest book on Howard Baskerville’s role in the Iranian constitutional revolution.

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Photos: 2022 Asia Arts Game Changer Awards in New York

Photos from 2022 Asia Arts Game Changer Awards New York gala on May 19, 2022.

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Eighth Annual AsiaFest Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Asia Society Texas Center's Opening

Celebrating the 10th anniversary of Asia Society Texas Center's opening, the eighth annual AsiaFest featured music and dance performances, food, and arts, crafts, and demonstrations highlighting the diversity of Asia.

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Dialogues in the Diaspora: Bahar Behbahani and Farsad Labbauf

Michelle Yun Mapplethorpe talks to Bahar Behbahani and Farsad Labbauf about their art and the cultural nuances behind it.

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Artist Talk With Nazgol Ansarinia

Nazgol Ansarinia shows some of her art work and explains the social contexts in which they were created.

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A Tribute to the Legacy and Vision of Lily Amir Arjomand and Kanoon

Lily Amir Arojmand, the founder of the Iranian cultural initiative known as Kanoon, discusses the impact and legacy of her work with Docunight founder Ahmad Kiarostami.

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