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  1. The ancient art of wood block printing

    In the past week, we've had the chance to visit two places where the focus is on preserving and maintaining the ancient tradition of Chinese woodblock printing.  Since at least the Tang…

  2. Snippets of Nanjing

    Jan 04, 2013
    Here's a slide show of images around Nanjing.  We hope it gives you some of the flavor of the city. Click on the image to view image gallery, then follow the directions to start the slide show.
  3. Paintings and objects of artist Pan Deng, Nanjing, China

    Mu Fu Art Gems

    Jan 04, 2013

     

    Nanjing is not one of the biggest cities in China. Despite a population of over 7 million, it has a modesty about it.  The traffic though congested, flows along in a civilized way, a sort…

  4. The Pudong section of an enormous model of Shanghai.

    Good-bye to China

    Jan 04, 2013

     

    In a few hours, we will be boarding our flight in Shanghai for the nonstop flight to Chicago. We are eager to be home, but not yet ready to leave China. Here are some final impressions.

  5. Watching and Wanting

    Jan 04, 2013

    Television is a funny medium. It brings us together through shared viewing experiences, and it isolates us in a pool of light in a darkened room.  We look to the ubiquitous box for…

  6. GAAC

    Art and Community

    Jan 04, 2013

     

    This fall, the Faulconer Gallery will be presenting an exhibition made with and about the community of Grinnell.  Entitled Culturing Community: Projects about Place, the show…

  7. Imbedded Art

    Jan 04, 2013

     

    This week has been a flurry of activity at the Faulconer Gallery. Our summer exhibition came down on Monday, and the first of them shipped out Tuesday. By Friday, all four of the…

  8. Art Looking Life in the Eye

    Jan 04, 2013

    South African artist Diane Victor has traveled to the frozen fields of Iowa to complete drawings for…

  9. Why Blog?

    Jan 04, 2013

    Posted by: Raynard S. Kington

    I want to do everything I can to ensure good communication on campus. My first choice is always…

  10. Civility

    Jan 04, 2013

    I’ve pinned a bumper sticker on the bulletin board over my desk in Nollen house that says “Choose Civility.” I posted it (a gift from two members of the Grinnell family!) to remind myself and…

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