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Beihai Park

June 22, 2015 by Laraine Armenti, visual artist

Beihai Park

ARTIST RESIDENCY CHINA — BEIJING, no. 21 Imperial gardens, temples, and pavilions of the 171 acre Beihai Park began to be built in 1163 AD. Located on one of three interconnected lakes adjacent to Imperial City in the center of Beijing, it has been a public park since 1925. People spend summer afternoons playing music, reading newspapers, strolling, and boating. The earthquake ravaged but … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Artist Residency, China, Photo Tagged With: dragon

Palace Museum Side Halls

June 12, 2015 by Laraine Armenti, visual artist

Palace Museum

ARTIST RESIDENCY CHINA — BEIJING, no. 16 It is called Forbidden City because it was forbidden to enter or leave without the emperor's permission. It was the central seat of political and ceremonial power in China for 500 years, 1406—1912. The central axis is comprised of a series of throne rooms and vast courtyards. On either side are warrens of intimately scaled private rooms, kitchens, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Artist Residency, China, Photo Tagged With: beijing, buddha, dragon, forbidden city, palace museum

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