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Live in the heart of a cultural hub. From newly constructed townhomes to charming single-family homes to luxury hotels, living in University Circle has never been more appealing.
With strong anchor institutions and an abundance of arts & cultural as well as private sector businesses, University Circle is one of the largest employment drivers in the state of Ohio.
There is nowhere else in Cleveland with the density of world-class educational resources as University Circle. Preschools, grade schools, high schools, and prestigious universities call this neighborhood home.
Jade: China’s Enduring Obsession
The Pauline and Joseph Degenfelder Distinguished Lecture in Chinese Art
- Date Saturday, May 10, 2025
- Time 2:00PM - 3:00PM
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Discover the cultural gem of University Circle at the Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA). Immerse yourself in a rich tapestry of artistic history and innovation. Established in 1913, the museum has been a cornerstone of our vibrant community for over... more
From the mysterious jades buried throughout China more than 5000 years ago, to princes dressed in jade suits inside jade-encrusted coffins, to the Olympic medals presented in 2008, jade has been the preeminent material of choice in Chinese society. Jenny F. So explores the reasons behind this obsession.
So received her MA and PhD in art history from Harvard University before joining the Freer and Sackler Galleries at the Smithsonian Institution in 1990 as senior curator of their ancient Chinese art collections. In 2000, she left the Smithsonian for Hong Kong, to take up the position of professor of fine arts at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, where she also became director of that university’s Institute of Chinese Studies and Art Museum.
