Government Imports 'Line, Form, Qi' Calligraphy Treasures for LACMA Exhibit
Published Date: 2/11/2025
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Summary
The U.S. government has approved the temporary import of special calligraphy art from the Fondation INK for an exhibition at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and possibly other venues. These culturally important objects will be displayed in the U.S. because it’s in the national interest to share and celebrate this art. This means art lovers get a unique chance to see these treasures without any extra cost or delay.
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Calligraphy Exhibition Approved for U.S. Display
You may be able to see calligraphic artworks from the Fondation INK temporarily on display at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art in Los Angeles, California, and at possible additional U.S. venues. The U.S. Department of State determined these objects are culturally significant and that their temporary exhibition in the United States is in the national interest (Federal Register publication February 11, 2025).
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