inspired by china: contemporary furniture makers explore chinese traditions until 28 october museum of arts & design, new york

there is still time to catch the ‘inspired by china’ exhibition at the museum of arts and design in new york. the exhibition brings together 27 masterpieces of historic chinese furniture (some from as early as the 16th century) with 27 pieces of contemporary studio furniture created specifically for the exhibition. 22 artists and designers were chosen from the united states, canada, japan and china to demonstrate the interchange of ideas and inspiration across time and geographic boundaries.