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SBMA Exclusive Tours
The following tours are planned exclusively for SBMA members.

Classic and Contemporary China: Beijing, Xi'an, and Shanghai
April 2011

Explore the many faces of China from classic to contemporary art, historic splendors to natural wonders, and cosmopolitan cities to ancient sites. This itinerary is designed as a traveling symposium with special lectures by local scholars, artists, historians, and curators in each city.

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Hidden Treasures of Turkey with Nigel McGilchrist
May 2011

Explore Turkey’s rich concentration of ancient sites on this land and sea tour that visits many of the historical riches of this crossroads between East and West.

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Contemporary Art and Design in Japan's Inland Sea featuring the Setouchi International Art Fair
Fall 2011

Thoroughly modern yet highly traditional, explore the many contrasts of Japanese art and design.  Take in the cutting edge architecture of Tokyo and delve into the country's past in Kyoto.  Tadao Ando's Benesse House will be the base to see the numerous contemporary installations in place on several islands in Japan's Inland Sea during the Setouch Internation Art Fair.

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Iran: Mosques, Minarets, and Persian Gardens

Iran is a country where ancient cities and awe-inspiring sites serve as a vivid reminder of the country’s great past.  Here the splendor of turquoise domes and minarets, monumental city squares, and the intricacy of architectural ornamentation contrast with exotic bazaars and expansive caravanserais.

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