Asian Autumn 2003


    LACMA Asian Autumn Exhibitions

The Circle of Bliss: Buddhist Meditational Art
October 6, 2003-January 3, 2004
Hammer Building, Plaza Level

The Circle of Bliss Sand Mandala
October 5, 2003 through January 4, 2004
Ahmanson Building, Atrium

Visitors can watch as an unbelievably intricate mandala is made entirely of brightly colored sand. The mandala will be completed by about October 24th. This is the first time this particular mandala is being made in the United States.

  • Opening Ceremony
    Sunday October 5, 2003, 2 pm

  • Dispersion Ceremony
    Sunday January 4, 2004, 2 pm

Salvation: Images of the Buddhist Deity of Compassion
August 14, 2003–July 5, 2004
Ahmanson Building, Plaza Level, Masterpiece in Focus Gallery

Drawing on Faith: Ink Drawings for Korean Buddhist Icons
August 21, 2003–February 11, 2004
Ahmanson Building, Lower Level, Korean Galleries

Transmitting Culture: Korean Ceramics from Korean American Collections
August 21, 2003–March 7, 2004
Ahmanson Building, Lower Level, Korean Galleries


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NEPAL: Living Treasures and Buddhist Ritual Practices

 
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Sand Mandala Ceremonies
Symposium
Buddhist Film Festival
Buddhist Art History Classes and Meditation Sessions,
Poetry Workshop

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    Public Tours

In Focus Talks on The Circle of Bliss: Buddhist Meditational Art
October 6, 2003-January 3, 2004
Hammer Building, Plaza Level

In Focus Talks on Salvation: Images of the Buddhist Deity of Compassion
September 11, 2003-February 7, 2004
Ahmanson Building, Plaza Level, Masterpiece in Focus Gallery

In Focus Talks on Drawing on Faith: Ink Drawings for Korean Buddhist Icons
September 15, 2003-January 11, 2004
Ahmanson Building, Lower Level, Korean Galleries

In Focus Talks on Transmitting Culture: Korean Ceramics from Korean American Collections
September 2, 2003-January 11, 2004
Ahmanson Building, Lower Level, Korean Galleries 

Please see the LACMA calendar for specific dates and times of tours.

    Family Programs

Sheila and Wally Weisman Family Sundays
Sundays, October 5, 12, and 19, 12:30-3:15 pm
Activities related to The Circle of Bliss: Buddhist Meditational Art exhibition.

Sheila and Wally Weisman Family Sundays
Sundays, November 2, 9, and 16, 12:30-3:15 pm
Activities related to the permanent collections of Asian art at LACMA.

The Johnny Mercer Foundation Family Music Day
Sunday, October 26, 12:30-3:15 pm

Korean Music and Dance 

    Related Installations at LACMA

Luxury Textiles East and West: Dress and Identity
August 7, 2003-February 29, 2004
Ahmanson Building, Third Level, Costume and Textiles Gallery

Offerings to the Protectors of the Buddha's Teachings
July 2003-August 2004
Ahmanson Building, Third Level, Himalayan Art Gallery

Valor and Virtue: Visualizing Rajput Identity
July 2003-August 2004
Ahmanson Building, Third Level, South Asian Painting Gallery

Sumptuous Microcosms: Chinese Snuff Bottles from California Collections
October-December 2003
Ahmanson Building, Lower Level, Imperial Court Art of the Ming and Qing Dynasties Gallery

Japanese Painting: Ancient Treasures Revived
August-October 28, 2003
Pavilion for Japanese Art, West Wing

Japanese Prints: Kawase Hasui, the Early Works
August-October 14, 2003
Pavilion for Japanese Art, Second Level, East Wing

Netsuke: Flora and Fauna
August-October 8, 2003
Pavilion for Japanese Art, Plaza Level, East Wing 

 
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