Author Talk--In Conversation With Chen Shijia

Please join us in conversation with Mr. Chen Shijia, author of “Restoring New York” at Bay Ridge Library on Saturday, October 21, at 3pm Mr. Chen, an artist, heritage restorer, and author, has dedicated over 30 years to the restoration and preservation of New York City landmarks. His work has left an indelible mark on iconic structures, including the New York Public Library, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, St. Patrick's Cathedral, the American Museum of Natural History, The Cloisters, Jewish Museum, Frick Collection, New York County Court House, Trinity Church, the New York State Supreme Court, to name just a few. His work has breathed new life into these splendid historical edifices, ensuring they remain faithful to their origins and continue to stand strong and secure. Mr. Chen’s new book "Restoring New York" not only unveils the fascinating stories behind the scenes but also fosters a deeper understanding of the paramount importance of preservation of historic landmarks in New York City. 陈先生是一位艺术家、古建筑修复师和作家，三十多年来致力于纽约市地标建筑的修复和保护。他的作品在标志性 建筑上留下了不可磨灭的印记，包括纽约公共图书馆、大都会艺术博物馆、圣帕特里克大教堂、美国自然历史博物 馆、大都会艺术博物馆修道院和纽约州最高法院, 犹太教堂， 圣三教堂等一些。 他对这些地标建筑的修复，不仅恢复原样更为这些辉煌的历史建筑注入了新的生命，确保它们继续坚固和安全。他 的新书《恢复纽约》不仅揭开了幕后引人入胜的故事，还让人们更深入地了解了保护纽约历史建筑物的重要性。欢 迎大家踊跃参加《修复纽约》一书作者见面会，面对面与陈先生进行交流，更深入地了解我们所居住的城市的历史， 建筑，风貌及华人在这里刻下印记的心里路程。