“Children to Immortals: Figural Representations in Chinese Art” can be seen at The Met, and it showcases both well-known, as well as lesser known art. “Conveying a person’s inner spirit (chuanshen) is the central aspect of figural representation in Chinese art. Rather than prioritizing accurate anatomical renderings, artists sought to capture the “life energy” of […]
Asian Art Week‘s last day is Saturday – and NYC’s City Guide recommends you come by! “Ten of The MAAC’s galleries will be participating in the 10th anniversary year of Asia Week New York. Stop in to see a wide variety of Asian art and antiques, including Chinese, Japanese, Tibetan, Indian, Near Eastern, and Islamic […]
It’ll be Asia Art Week here at The Manhattan Art & Antiques Center – March 15th to the 23rd, as part of New York Asia Week 2019! Discover fine Asian works of art, textiles & Islamic art We invite you to join us for the Opening Reception on March 15th, 2019, 5 pm to 8 […]
Come to the MAAC and visit Textile as Art‘s Show Room, where you’ll see astonishing antiques. It has New York’s largest collection of antique textiles from 200 B.C. to 19th Century, as well as antique carpets, ancient art, and antique Islamic art and Chinese art. What will you discover? Here are a few we loved: […]
City Guide was at the Manhattan Art & Antiques Center earlier this week and found three galleries of particular interest: Estate Silver Co. (Gallery #65), Manhattan Rare Book Company (Gallery #90), and Textile as Art (Gallery #10). Their selection of “Rare Antiques You Can Buy Right Now at the Manhattan Art & Antiques Center” includes: […]