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Ancient Art, Modern Mechanics

A New York-based puppet artist gives the ancient Chinese art of shadow puppetry a contemporary touch with slide projectors and Western techniques

By Xie Yi Updated Aug.24

Stephen Kaplin fell in love with Chinese shadow puppetry when he came to New York to pursue his career as a puppeteer. In his unique performances, Kaplin combines traditional Chinese puppetry with Western techniques.
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