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The Asian Art Museum Takes Guests Back in Time to Shanghai Art After Hours: A Night in Shanghai
Date/Time: Thursday, November 9, 2000, from 6:00pm to 10:00pm -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SAN FRANCISCO, CA?nbsp; October 13, 2000: On Thursday, November 9, 2000 from 6:00 to 10:00 PM, the Asian Art Museum hosts another evening of cocktails, music and art at Art After Hours: A Night in Shanghai. Inviting guests to explore one of the most frenzied eras in Chinese history, the Asian Art Museum takes them back in time to 19th century Shanghai. Between sampling Chinese delicacies and mingling while the sultry sounds of jazz fill the air, party-goers will have an opportunity to view the museum's special exhibition, Between the Thunder and the Rain: Chinese Paintings from the Opium War through the Cultural Revolution, 1840-1979. With newfound inspiration from these compelling works of art, visitors can then try their hand at Chinese brush painting and create a masterpiece of their own. To further delve into the culture and history of the time period, guests can also pose for a picture with a likeness of Chairman Mao and catch the classic film Shanghai Express. Between the Thunder and the Rain is one of the first exhibitions to explore the array of artistic achievements created during an exceptionally tumultuous period in modern Chinese history. Drawn from a highly-regarded Bay Area collection, the 122 paintings 3/4 including hanging scrolls, handscrolls, horizontal scrolls, fans, and albums 3/4 reveal a rich mix of works offering a complete survey of the issues, styles and personalities of that era. Presenting an examination of the major artists of the periods, the exhibition showcases works that reflect both bold stylistic experiments and archaistic techniques, yet all are shaped and informed by the tremendous political, cultural, and philosophical transformations that China underwent from the middle of the nineteenth century to the third quarter of the twentieth century. So put down your mouse. Step away from your keyboard. You don't have to wait for the weekend to have a memorable night. If you can't make this party, don't worry - Art After Hours returns on April 19, 2001 with The Way, held in conjunction with the Asian Art Museum's major exhibition, Taoism and the Arts of China. If you're lucky, you might discover the secret to enlightenment. If not, you can still have your fortune told, sample longevity potions, and learn tai chi. Art After Hours, definitely not your mother's Asian. A cool place, a cool party - don't miss it! Admission is $10 for members, $15 for non-members, and includes complimentary hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar. For more information and priority reservations, call 415-379-8883 or e-mail rsvp@asianart.org. Art After Hours is co-sponsored by sfstation.com and the SF Bay Guardian. Generous support for A Night in Shanghai has been provided by Shanghai 1930 Restaurant.
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