Shaolin: Temple of Zen
Photographs by Justin Guariglia
At the Ben Maltz Gallery
February 2 - March 29, 2008
Public Reception: Saturday, February 2, 5-7pm
Photographer Justin Guariglia has documented the exceptionally private warrior monks of the ancient Shaolin Temple in the Henan province of China. This body of work brings to light the secretive society of the Chinese Buddhist sect dedicated to preserving a form of kung fu known as a “vehicle of Zen.” Over the course of eight years, Guariglia earned the monks’ trust to create a compelling record of their traditions. Aperture, a not-for-profit organization devoted to photography and the visual arts, has organized this traveling exhibition and produced the accompanying publication.
Public Reception: Saturday, February 2, 5-7pm
With special kung fu and calligraphy demonstration by Shaolin monk Shi De Chao from Henan, China, followed by a book signing hosted by Hennessey + Ingalls Art & Architecture Books, Santa Monica.
Special events:
Monday, February 4, 7:30pm, Ben Maltz Gallery
Conversation “Shaolin: Temple of Zen”
With artist Justin Guariglia; Gene Ching, Associate Publisher of Kung Fu Tai Chi Magazine; and Craig Reid, martial arts film historian, fight choreographer and martial artist.
Monday, February 25, 7:30pm, Ben Maltz Gallery
Panel Discussion “Cultural Representation in the Media”
With Professors Félix Gutiérrez, Ph.D., Professor of Journalism and Communication at USC; Lena Chao-Young, Ph.D., Professor of Communication Studies at Cal State LA; and Clint C. Wilson II, Ed.D., author and Professor of Journalism at Howard University. Moderated by Parme Giuntini, Otis Director of Art History.
Friday, February 29, 8pm, Ahmanson Bldg Rm B06
Screening: A Night of Hong Kong Kung Fu Cinema
Craig Reid presents a double feature of films by renowned martial arts film director Liu Chia-Liang: The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (1978) and Eight Diagram Pole Fighter (1983).
Address: Otis College of Art and Design, Ben Maltz Gallery
9045 Lincoln Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045
Parking & Admission: Free. Visitor parking in structure on La Tijera
Information: 310.665.6905
Gallery Tours: 310.665.6909 to schedule tours for school, museum or other groups
Photograph courtesy of Justin Guariglia
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