OCT 2012
VOLUME 43 - NUMBER 7
This issue celebrates milestones. In 1987, an important new institution opened in Washington, DC: the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery. On the occasion of its 25th anniversary, authors reflect on highlights from the Sackler’s first quarter of a century. Director Julian Raby describes memorable achievements and looks forward to future developments. Massumeh Farhad, Keith Wilson, Louise Allison Cort and James Ulak discuss four significant collections that have contributed to the depth and breadth of the Sackler’s permanent holdings, while Alexander Nagel, Yang Junchang, Alfred Haft and Claire Roberts focus on selected works from, respectively, the collections of early Iranian ceramics, Eastern Zhou garment hooks, Edo and Meiji period prints, and works by Huang Binhong. The Sackler’s groundbreaking exhibitions are the focus of an article by Stephen Allee, Debra Diamond, Carol Huh and Ann Yonemura.
Also this month, Taiwan’s Ching Wan Society is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Hsiung Yi-Ching recounts a history of the society, and our interview with president Thomas Pan provides insights into their collecting philosophy. Adele Schlombs introduces a special exhibition of treasures from the Palace Museum, Beijing at the Museum of East Asian Art, Cologne. Jorrit Britschgi pays tribute to Helmut Brinker, and Olaf Czaja reviews a new two-volume publication on Mongolian Buddhist art. Finally, Atteqa Ali offers her perspective on art patronage in Pakistan.
FEATURES
Hsiung Yi-Ching. The Ching Wan Society: Twentieth Anniversary Reflections
Stephen Allee, Debra Diamond, Carol Huh and Ann Yonemura. Arthur M. Sackler Gallery: Exhibition Highlights, 1987-2012
Claire Roberts. Dedicated Art: Three Paintings by Huang Binhong
Alfred Haft. Japanese Prints of the Edo and Meiji Periods
Yang Junchang. Garment Hooks of the Eastern Zhou
Alexander Nagel. Enduring Legacies from the Caspian Sea: Ancient Iranian Ceramics
James Ulak. Arthur M. Sackler Gallery: New Collections - The Robert O. Muller Collection
Louise Allison Cort. Arthur M. Sackler Gallery: New Collections - The Hauge Collection
J. Keith Wilson. Arthur M. Sackler Gallery: New Collections - The Singer Collection
Massumeh Farhad. Arthur M. Sackler Gallery: New Collections - The Henri Vever Collection
Julian Raby. Arthur M. Sackler Gallery: Past, Present and Future
PREVIEWS & REVIEWS
Fair Preview: Fine Art Asia 2012
Olaf Czaja. Book Review: Mongolian Buddhist Art: Masterpieces from the Museums of Mongolia, Volume I, Parts 1 & 2: Thangkas, Appliques and Embroideries, edited by Zara Fleming and J. Lkhagvademchig Shastri; Authors: D. Narantuya and Sh. Enkhtuya
Adele Schlombs. 'Imperial Splendour: Life and Art in the Forbidden City' at the Museum of East Asian Art, Cologne
NEWS
Jorrit Britschgi. Obituary: Helmut Brinker (1930-2012)
COMMENTARY
Atteqa Ali. Commentary: The Artist as Collector: Art Patronage in Pakistan