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Cambodian Rattan: The Sculpture of Sopheap Pich

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Cambodian Rattan: The Sculpture of Sopheap Pich

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This slideshow details how the contemporary Cambodian artist Sopheap Pich creates organic open-weave sculptures that are inspired by human anatomy, plant life, and the history and culture of Cambodia.

Published in conjunction with the exhibition Cambodian Rattan: The Sculptures of Sopheap Pich, on view February 23 through June 16, 2013.

The exhibition and related programs are made possible by Cynthia Hazen Polsky and Leon B. Polsky.

The exhibition and programs are presented as part of the New York–wide Season of Cambodia.

Cambodian Rattan: The Sculpture of Sopheap Pich

Cambodian Rattan: The Sculpture of Sopheap Pich
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Sunday at the Met: Cambodian Rattan Discussion

Sunday at the Met: Cambodian Rattan Discussion
(00:57:05) 63 views

Sunday at the Met: Cambodian Rattan Performance

Sunday at the Met: Cambodian Rattan Performance
(00:28:04) 55 views

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Openwork Panel Depicting a Door Guardian (Dvarapala)

Date:
late 18th century
Culture:
India (Karnataka, Mysore or Tamil Nadu)
Medium:
Ivory
Dimensions:
H. 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm); W. 1 3/4 In. (4.4 cm); D. 3/16 in. (0.5 cm)
Classification:
Sculpture
Credit Line:
Gift of Cynthia Hazen Polsky, 2011
Accession Number:
2011.576.1

This artwork is not on display

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