Combining various contemporary and Republican Era (1911-1949) artifacts, this exhibition fuses historical interpretation with popular customs in the storytelling of Caishen as a folk deity and emanation of legendary figures like Zhao Gongming, Guan Yu, Bi Gan, and more. Moreover, reflective of traditional Chinese values, it also explores the culturally-embedded views on wealth in China, such asConfucius’ emphasis on the “right ways” to obtain riches.

Digitally explore Sanxingdui, the 3,600-year-old archaeological site discovered in Sichuan Province, China. Our Fall 2024 exhibition in partnership with Sanxingdui Museum combines 1:1 replicas from their museum collection, 12k technology and VR for a full sensory experience of the ancient Shu civilization and their bronzeware marvels that are still being discovered today.