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Happy Year of the Horse!

by Eric Hughett, Curatorial Assistant, East Asian Art

2/3/2026

East Asian Art, Zodiac, animals in art

An enduring symbol and subject in Chinese art, horses are charismatic representatives of more than three millennia of culture that extends to today.

A Long Tradition: Dragons in the East Asian Collection

by Eric Hughett, Curatorial Assistant of East Asian Art

4/16/2024

Year of the Dragon, Zodiac, East Asian Art

2024 is the Year of the Dragon, according to the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac, which presents a perfect opportunity to look at Chinese dragons as a theme in East Asian art.