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Happy Year of the Horse!

by Eric Hughett, Curatorial Assistant, East Asian Art

2/3/2026

East Asian Art, Zodiac

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.