Empress Dowager Cixi (1835-1908) ruled China for 5 decades. This formidable politician was also a connoisseur, patron and creator of art, a phenomenon largely fell unnoticed. To show a different side of Cixi, Bowers Museum reconstructs her residence at the Summer Palace, presents various art and over 100 objects that have never been seen in the United States.
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at California State University Channel Islands organizes a trip to visit the exhibit, which runs through March 11, 2018. Zen Space is a public art exhibit installed at Westfield Valencia Town Center. The Signal of Santa Clarita Valley reported the exhibit.
Zen tea blends Zen philosophy with tea culture. The embodiment of spirituality infuses a unique flavor into tea. The tea's bitter taste symbolizes life's struggle while its clear liquid symbolizes mind clarity. A tea set is designed to enlighten an artful Zen Space installed at Westfield Valencia Town Center in Santa Clarita, CA.
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