Advancing Cultural Diplomacy Through the Arts
CULTURAL DIPLOMACY THROUGH THE ARTS
The Canales Project harnesses the power of culture to strengthen communities, foster dialogue, and build understanding across borders.
Protecting Cultural Heritage in an Age of Conflict
Cultural relics, monuments, archaeological sites, and sacred places carry the histories and identities of civilizations. Yet during war and political upheaval, cultural heritage is often deliberately destroyed, looted, or trafficked—sometimes by terrorist and extremist groups seeking to erase cultural memory, undermine identity, or profit from the illicit trade in antiquities.WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2026, 4:30 - 6:00 PM ET
CURRENT WORK
A Few Things We Are Convening Now
A standing convening at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government on soft power and cultural strategy, in conversation with leaders in diplomacy and the arts.
The Zhi Yin Dialogue convenes cultural leaders from China and the United States, beginning with its first meeting in Shanghai, to advance mutual understanding, artistic collaboration, and cultural exchange.
OUR PURPOSE