Four Shows to See
Falcons: The Art of the Hunt
The hunting training of falcons (猎鹰) has long been attractive to humans.Aslongagoasearly8th-century Syria, falcons were being trained to become skilful hunters for the royal courts (皇家庭院). The practice spread across the world. A news how in the National Museum of Asian Art collects paintings and objects from ancient Egypt to China celebrating the hunting power of the birds. (Jan. 15-Jul. 17, 2022).
Iké Udé: Nollywood Portraits
The success of Nigeria’s Film industry has also meant the rise of charm and famous people in what is called Nollywood. Iké Udé returned to Lagos, the largest part of Nigeria, in 2014 after three decades as an artist in New York City to photograph the leading stars, often in costumes from their films, as well as directors and producers in the $3 billion industry. The result reflects the changing nature of African identity in the 21st century. (Opens Feb.5, 2022)
Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight
Pacific Northwest music and projects accompany (伴随) a major show at the National Museum of the American Indian by Tlingit glass artist Preston Singletary. Organised by the artist with the Museum of Glass in Tacoma, Washington, it was originally supposed to open in the fall of 2020. The show tells the story of Raven and his efforts to change the world by bringing light to people from the stars, moon and sun. (Jan, 28, 2022-Jan. 29,2023).
Baseball: America’s Home Run
This show features hundreds of U.S. and international stamps remembering baseball’s finest players. First organised to mark the 150th anniversary (周年庆) of professional baseball in 2019. “Baseball: America’s Home Run” will feature some historic objects that have never appeared on public show. (Apr.9-Sep.25, 2022)
【小题1】What can you enjoy in National Museum of Asian Art?| A．Expert hunting skills. |
| B．Introduction to famous hunters. |
| C．The hunting life of royal families. |
| D．The collections of the hunting power of falcons. |
| A．Falcons: The Art of the Hunt. |
| B．Iké Udé: Nollywood Portraits. |
| C．Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight. |
| D．Baseball: America’s Home Run. |
| A．It will focus on valuable stamps. | B．It will put sports and art together. |
| C．It will stress the features of baseball. | D．It will give people a new experience. |
