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Exhibitions | The
Breath of a Wok
 As
a child, Chinese American food writer Grace Young learned from her
father a deep appreciation for wok hay, the prized but elusive
taste that comes only from proper stir-frying in a wok. A desire
to unravel the secrets of the wok lead Young and celebrated photographer
Alan Richardson to China. This exhibition of Richardson's photographs
with text by Young chronicles their journey, offering a captivating
look at the wok, the workhorse of the Chinese kitchen at a time
when traditional Chinese culinary culture is endangered in America,
and increasingly compromised in China. From the earthy photographs
of dai pai dong street cooking in Hong Kong, to the mystical images
of artisan wok makers in Shanghai and Yangshuo, here is a rare glimpse
of the wok as a way of life. This exhibition also includes unique
examples of different styles of woks as well as traditional Chinese
stoves for cooking.
EXHIBITION SCHEDULE:
Contact each institution for information on special programming, such as cooking demos, films, and lectures, related to the exhibition.
September 13 - December 23 2004
Asian/Pacific/American Studies Gallery at New York University
269 Mercer Street, Suite 609
New York City
212-998-3700
www.apa.nyu.edu/gallery
February 10 - March 31, 2005
Portland Classical Chinese Garden
127 Northwest Third
Portland, OR 97209
503-228-8131
portlandchinesegarden.org
Copyright 2004. Graceyoung.com. All rights reserved. All photographs except for those of the family and where otherwise indicated are copyrighted by Alan Richardson. No photograph on this website can be downloaded, reproduced, or used in any way without written permission of the photographer.
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