Projects: International

Currents hosts and coordinates events for international organizations, where visitors experience the contemporary visual and musical arena in Beijing. Guests have the opportunity to view works by and meet artists and musicians.

(October, 2010) -- Patrons of The Nasher Sculpture Center from Dallas, lead by Director Jeremy Strick was in Beijing, and met with several sculptors hosted by Currents. Members of the Board and supporters of The International Center of Photography, with their Chief Curator Christopher Philips at the head, was also hosted in Beijing by Sarina Tang, Director of Currents. Artists Zhang Dali, Miao Xiaochun and Wang Gongxin and Lin Tianmiao met with the group.

(January, 2008) -- Sarina Tang hosted a dinner in Beijing for the President and Associate Director for The Institute of Advanced Studies at Princeton University. They met with leaders in the financial community, in print media, and in the creative field, both Chinese and American, to add to their understanding of contemporary Chinese culture.

(November 5th, 2006) -- On November 5th, Leader's Quest brought partners from Actis, a group focused on investment in developing countries, to view works by and meet with the artists for a discussion on creativity.

(October 22nd, 2006) -- Currents hosted a group of collectors from Asia Society New York led by Melissa Chiu, Director of Museum. Eight artists met the group and discussed their works on display at Currents.