in conjunction with the city of San Antonio’s yearlong celebration of Taiwan. With its broad historical approach, the exhibition provides an opportunity to experience the great breadth of Chinese history through outstanding works of art. The exhibition is arranged chronologically, and showcases ritual objects, weapons, scholar’s objects, adornments and jewelry, and vessels, all in various shades, and sizes, of jade. Tap into your wild side and explore Animal Instinct, a survey exhibition of Daniel Lee’s photography from 1993 to 2010. The collection, on display at SAMA through Feb. 19, portrays animal and human-being hybrids, and the idea that people often exhibit behavioral, personality and physical traits which resemble those of animals. Across the city and all around town, art is thriving and offers an assortment of cultural and historical explorations. A museum membership, an exhibit tour or an afternoon at your favorite gallery may be the perfect present this holiday season.
• • • • • • • • • • • • • Photo Credits: Page 58 John La Farge (American, 1835–1910), The Great Statue of Amida Buddha at Kamakura, Known as the Daibutsu, from the Priest’s Garden, 1887. watercolor and gouache on off-white wove paper. 19.25 x 12.5 in. Collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, New York. Gift of the Family of Maria L. Hoyt, 1966, 66.143. Courtesy McNay Art Musuem Page 60 (Above) Shannon Brock Check Your Tension, 2009, pulp painting, 8.5 x 8.5 in. Courtesy Southwest School of Art (Below) SHIPWRECK! Pirates and Treasures Gold on the ocean floor from Courtesy Witte Museum 62 On The Town | November-December 2011