Andy Warhol called Makos "the most modern photographer in America." His photographs have been exhibited in numerous galleries and museums internationally, with works shown at the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York, IVAM museum (Valencia), and recently, the permanent collection of the Reina Sofia Museum (Madrid).. Photos and film clips will be shown of Warhol at his most relaxed and personal.

John Alper is an award-winning storytelling spots director and documentary film maker. His film 'Living American Theater Dance' won him several film festival awards. He received an Emmy for outstanding camerawork at the Lake Placid Olympics.

They are joined in conversation with UMass History professor and expert on contemporary Chinese history Sigrid Schmalzer who places this trip in its historical context.