Calligraphy
The brush as form, discipline, gesture, and living tradition.
The Beauty of Calligraphy
The Beauty of Calligraphy is a major current program associated with The 3rd New York International Chinese Calligraphy Exhibition. It presents calligraphy not only as writing and visual art, but also as a cultural rhythm shared with music, poetry, dance, Kunqu, and traditional Chinese culture.
Program Elements
Music
Sound and rhythm extending the movement of ink and breath.
Poetry
Language, image, and literary memory in dialogue with written form.
Dance
Embodied movement echoing line, pause, momentum, and space.
Kunqu
Classical performance traditions placed in conversation with calligraphic aesthetics.
Traditional Culture
A broader cultural setting for audiences to encounter Chinese artistic heritage.
Association Programs
- International calligraphy exhibitions
- Academic symposia
- Workshops and education
- Community cultural programs
- Artist exchanges
- Youth calligraphy education