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We’re very much looking forward to the start of spring and celebrating Persian New Year with our Family Day. So much joy and fun in our previous years here! 🌷
This Saturday, join us for family-friendly arts & crafts, theater, music, a Nowruz-themed photo booth, and more.
The event is co-presented with Pardis for Children, Inc. RSVP here: https://asiasociety.org/new-york/events/family-day-spring-nowruz
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Take a break and reset your mind! Come to our in-person guided meditation session tomorrow at Asia Society in New York, from 2:30 to 3:00 p.m.
The event is free for our members and non-members can join for just $10. Register here: https://asevents.eventive.org/schedule/6408e9fdeb9724003d4410b4
Join us for an in-person meditation session at 725 Park Avenue on Wednesday, March 15 from 2:30-3 PM. Advance registration is strongly preferred. The program will be free for members and there will be a charge for non-members. Please arrive 20 minutes early to allow sufficient time to pass through s...
Last call to register for a discussion about hell in China! Tomorrow join us to explore depictions of the underworld and the way they shaped the Chinese moral universe.
The event features theology professors and China experts Ian Johnson, Tao Jiang and Mary Kay Magistad. Register now: https://asiasociety.org/center-us-china-relations/events/hell-china
A panel discussion on conceptions of hell through Chinese history.
: Last week, we hosted the Asia Arts Game Changer Awards, which honored three amazing art visionaries and paid tribute to our President Kevin Rudd.
Read the full recap and check out photos from the event here:
Highlights from the 2023 Asia Arts Game Changer Awards New York gala on March 8, 2023.
What a historic night! 🎉 Here's our recap of the 95th Academy Awards:
What does the future hold for women and girls after the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan?
TOMORROW Join us for a vital conversation on women’s rights in with Muqadasa Ahmadzai, Manizha Wafeq and Dr. Barnett R. Rubin as moderator.
Register now: https://asiasociety.org/new-york/events/trapped-and-silenced-women-and-girls-afghanistan
Muqadasa Ahmadzai, Manizha Wafeq, and Asila Wardak, join Barnett R. Rubin to discuss the status of women and girls in Afghanistan and what can be done.
Hon. Dr. Kevin Rudd AC has been an invaluable leader to Asia Society! We wish him the best for his next chapter in life!
How do cultural and historical legacies shape India's modern democratic institutions? 🤔🇮🇳
Join us on Wednesday, March 22 for an in-person discussion with Dr. Kanchan Chandra from NYU, Dr. Aparna Pande, Director of the Hudson Institute, and Dr. Ronojoy Sen from the National University of Singapore. The event is moderated by Gauri Viswanathan, Professor in the Humanities at Columbia.
For more information and registration, visit: https://asiasociety.org/policy-institute/events/india-crossroads-legacy-and-democracy
Join us for a conversation about the impact of cultural and historical legacies in India on it's modern institutions.
Come check out our new exhibition “Comparative Hell: Arts of Asian Underworlds” this week at Asia Society Museum in NYC!
Watch artist Afruz Amighi talk talking about her powerful work “Spirit Canopy,” which is on full display at the museum:
Reserve your tickets today: https://asiasociety.org/new-york/plan-your-visit
Shop AsiaStore's new merchandise inspired by the Asia Society Museum's "Comparative Hell: Arts of Asian Underworlds" exhibition, including a crystal skull pot, postcard set, and catalogue.
Find AsiaStore online or in person: https://asiastore.org/
Discover the heartwarming story of , an Oscar-nominated short film that showcases the deep connection between humans and animals.
Asia Society Magazine interviews the filmmaker Kartiki Gonsalves, who documented an indigenous couple in South India that lovingly cares for orphaned baby elephants. 🐘
Watch here: https://youtu.be/aZeP4RaBojA
Asia Society Magazine takes a look inside the Oscar-nominated short film, “The Elephant Whisperers,” which captures the very special bond between humans and ...
What does an official State Visit mean? 🤔
What a great night at the Asia Arts Game Changer Awards, where we honored arts visionary Swati Bhise, premier p**a virtuoso Wu Man, and visual artist Tsherin Sherpa for their exceptional contributions to the arts. We also paid special tribute to Asia Society President Kevin Rudd. Here are some of the highlights and stay tuned for a full recap soon!
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Explore the fascinating representations of hell in our latest art exhibition, "Comparative Hell: Arts of Asian Underworlds," now open at the Asia Society Museum!
As per Lance Esplund's review in the The Wall Street Journal, “Hell-fire, endlessly varied here, is particularly inventive, captivating.”
Don't miss out on this unique exhibit. Purchase your tickets today: https://asiasociety.org/new-york/exhibitions/comparative-hell-arts-asian-underworlds
Asia Society Seeks Applications for Osborn Elliott Journalism Prize
Submissions are being accepted through March 31, 2023 for journalistic work produced during calendar year 2022.
To celebrate the Persian New Year, we're hosting a Family Day! Spend the arrival of spring with arts & crafts, storytelling, music, workshops, and more. 🌷
The event is co-presented with Pardis for Children, Inc. For details and tickets, visit: https://asevents.eventive.org/schedule/64077ccbd52966007def116f
Celebrate the Persian New Year presented with Paradis for Children
Join us on Friday in person for a talk with Oscar-winning designer Tim Yip! He will discuss his artistic process and inspiration, and his latest work on François Girard’s new production of "Lohengrin."
This event is co-presented with The Metropolitan Opera. Event attendees are eligible for 15% off select Lohengrin performances at The Metropolitan Opera. Details will be provided upon registration 🎉: https://asiasociety.org/new-york/events/tim-yip-new-vision-contemporary-art-and-design
Academy Award-winning art director and costume designer Tim Yip discusses his artistic inspiration and process, explains his philosophy of art-making, and explores the legacy of his work.
Happy ! 🎉
Happy ! The Indian festival celebrates the arrival of spring with joyous crowds splashing vibrant colored powders and water on each other. 🎨 The Hindu tradition signifies the triumph of good over evil, and it's become a popular festival celebrated all around the world. We wish everyone a very fun Holi this year!
📷: Dibyangshu Sarkar/ AFP News Agency via Getty Images
We are excited for the this Wednesday! 🎉
We're so thrilled that frequent Rubin collaborator Tsherin Sherpa will be a recipient of the Asia Society's 2023 Asia Arts Game Changer Awards, with the ceremony taking place tomorrow, on March 8!
Tsherin Sherpa's work has been featured in numerous exhibitions at the Rubin, most recently in our "Healing Practices: Stories from Himalayan Americans" exhibition that closed in January.
You can also see his work, "Protector, 2013," currently on view in our Spiral lobby!
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Tsherin Sherpa (b. 1968, Kathmandu; lives and works in San Francisco); Protector, 2013; Gold leaf, acrylic and ink on canvas; Shelley and Donald Rubin Private Collection; C2013.213
Treat yourself to a mind reset break! Join us for an in-person guided meditation session tomorrow from 2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Asia Society in New York.
The event will be free for our members and there will be a $10 charge for non-members. Register now: https://asiasociety.org/new-york/events/mindful-awareness-meditation-program-asia-society
Join us for an in-person meditation session at 725 Park Avenue on Wednesday, March 1!
You may just spot the posters for our new "Comparative Hell" exhibition on the subway platform! 🚇
And make sure to scan the QR code for more details. 🔥
Or plan your visit here:
https://asiasociety.org/new-york/exhibitions/comparative-hell-arts-asian-underworlds
On Saturday, March 25, join us for an immersive afternoon celebrating Mahavir Jayanti, a festival celebrating the birth of Jainism founder Mahavir Janma Kalyanak. Storytime, chanting, food tasting, games, and art — there’s something for everyone!
This event is presented in partnership with The Culture Tree. Learn more here: https://asiasociety.org/new-york/events/explore-jain-teachings-lord-mahavira
Join us for a family event to celebrate Lord Mahavir’s birthday, one of the most important religious festivals in Jainism. The immersive event will include storytelling, art, games, and a food tasting!
Join us for a special Leo Bar showcasing our new exhibition "Comparative Hell" on Thursday, March 23! You can discover the arts of Asian underworlds, sip on cocktails, and make new connections.
The event is in collaboration with Whitney Museum of American Art & The Morgan Library & Museum. Register now: https://asevents.eventive.org/schedule/63d19c7d66b47a00450ac2f6
Enjoy the gorgeous Garden Court Café as you mingle with friends, make new connections, and explore the magnificent artwork of the Asia Society Museum!
Asia Society New York will host an in-person discussion with Mr. Tim Yip on March 10!
Make sure to register for the event now: https://asiasociety.org/new-york/events/tim-yip-new-vision-contemporary-art-and-design
Yip designed the costumes and sets for a new production of the classic at the Met Opera.
Kevin Rudd on Opportunities for Asia's Climate Leadership
Join us on March 10 for a fascinating talk with Oscar-winning film designer Tim Yip (Tim Yip Studio 葉錦添工作室)! Discover his process and & artistic vision for the costume designs in Richard Wagner’s brand-new production of “Lohengrin.”
This event is co-presented with The Metropolitan Opera. Register now: https://asiasociety.org/new-york/events/tim-yip-new-vision-contemporary-art-and-design
📸 Courtesy of The Metropolitan Opera
“A dazzling exhibition...‘Comparative Hell’ immerses viewers in a realm aesthetically transcendent.”
Read ’s review of our latest exhibition, “Comparative Hell: Arts of Asian Underworlds.”
https://www.wsj.com/articles/comparative-hell-arts-of-asian-underworlds-review-fiery-eastern-afterlives-c352c2d0
Plan your visit: https://asiasociety.org/new-york/plan-your-visit
Ranging from the eighth century to the 21st, a show at Asia Society Museum displays Eastern art’s dazzling depictions of the infernal regions.
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Please join us for an informative and insightful discussion with leading experts in the field on this transformative technology and what this may mean for you, your business and our global community.
Take a mid-day break! Join us for an in-person guided meditation session today from 2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Asia Society in New York.
The event will be free for our members, and there will be a $10 charge for non-members. Register now: https://asiasociety.org/new-york/events/mindful-awareness-meditation-program-asia-society
Join us for an in-person meditation session at 725 Park Avenue on Wednesday, March 1!
To close out , we celebrate Black & Asian stories, reflections, and synergies from our friends! 🖤
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Everything Everywhere All At Once receives the Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
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“But just four months later, a glance at the headlines suggests he [Xi Jinping] is under pressure at home and his grip on power may be looser than many thought."
- Christopher Johnson, a senior fellow at Asia Society Policy Institute's Center for China Analysis, discusses Chinese President Xi Jinping's current state of power in Foreign Affairs. Read here: https://www.foreignaffairs.com/china/xi-survivor
Washington overestimates Chinese weakness.
Read the new The Wall Street Journal op-ed on U.S.-China relations by Jessica Chen Weiss, a senior fellow at Asia Society Policy Institute's Center for China Analysis. Weiss provides an insightful perspective on the importance of deterrence in the U.S.-China relationship concerning Taiwan: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/02/20/us-deter-beijing-taiwan
Bluster could derail fragile efforts to ease U.S.-China tensions.
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On Tuesday, March 14, join us for an important conversation on Afghan women's rights under the Taliban, where we will hear from experts Muqadasa Ahmadzai, Manizha Wafeq, and Dr. Barnett R. Rubin (moderator). What are the daily challenges women face, and what does the future hold?
Register now: https://asiasociety.org/new-york/events/trapped-and-silenced-women-and-girls-afghanistan
Muqadasa Ahmadzai and Manizha Wafeq join Barnett R. Rubin to discuss the status of women and girls in Afghanistan and what can be done.
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Remember to sign up for a fascinating discussion on the depiction of hell in China with experts Ian Johnson and Tao Jiang, moderated by Mary Kay Magistad.
Don't miss this chance to explore spirituality and the role of hell in China on Wednesday, March 15: https://bit.ly/3YNoyOo
A panel discussion on conceptions of hell through Chinese history.
Members and patrons: you can join a special book talk tomorrow featuring economist Stephen Roach and Orville Schell of the Asia Society Center on U.S. China-Relations.
The talk will be followed by a book signing of Roach's "Accidental Conflict: America, China, and the Clash of False Narratives" and a cocktail reception! A private dinner will also be available to Groundbreaker level Patrons at 7pm.
Learn more and register now: https://bit.ly/3XEX8tg
[MEMBERS & PATRONS ONLY] Author and economist Stephen Roach in conversation with Orville Schell on his new book Accidental Conflict: America, China, and the Clash of False Narratives
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💙Love your Mother River💙 🌏 Enjoy this supercut of “Mother River,” a series of one-minute videos, each presenting a meditative journey dedicated to a river. Featuring rivers that hold cultural and spiritual significance around the world, creator Bahar Behbahani maps a transnational story of changing ecologies, exploitation, and displacement. 🌍 How might we sit with the past, present, and future of these rivers and their intertwined ecosystems? What might we understand about the health of the human body and of collective society by paying attention to bodies of water under threat? How might we tend to the complexities of these rivers—their memories, gifts, and wounds? 🌎 Watch the complete “Mother River” videos at AsiaSociety.Org/MotherRiver
INDUS RIVER We forget about the spaciousness above the clouds but it's up there. The sun's up there too. —from Over the Weather, Naomi Shihab Nye Thank you for joining us. Watch all the videos from “Mother River” at AsiaSociety.org/MotherRiver
MOTHER RIVER: RANCHERÍA RIVER the sea in the night, that part which the lights outside the Dome make clear, is warm warmer than the air, and the water becomes something other than water. —from Chronicles, Dionne Brand Watch all the videos: AsiaSociety.org/MotherRiver
ODRA RIVER I have heard trees talking, long after the sun has gone down: Imagine what would it be like to dance close together In this land of water and knowledge. . . —from Speaking Tree, Joy Harjo “Mother River:” AsiaSociety.org/MotherRiver
MAHAKAM RIVER Awake in a giant night is where I am There is a river where my soul, hungry as a horse drinks beside me —from Giant Night, Anne Waldman Watch all the “Mother River” videos: AsiaSociety.org/MotherRiver
If you wake up too early listen for it. —from Town of the Dragon Vein, Plainwater, Anne Carson MOTHER RIVER: YELLOW RIVER A creative video series by Bahar Behbahani Watch all the videos: AsiaSociety.org/MotherRiver
By and by all trace is gone, and what is forgotten is not only the footprints but the water too and what is down there. The rest is weather...Just weather. —from “Beloved,” Toni Morrison How might we tend the complexities of these rivers—their memories, gifts, and wounds? MOTHER RIVER: OHIO RIVER Watch the full piece: AsiaSociety.org/MotherRiver
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MOTHER RIVER: OHANGARON RIVER I perceive in passing a crack in the texture of the day there are fewer and fewer sailors, the sea waits for the end of the living —from “Time,” Etel Adnan What might we understand about the health of the human body and of collective society by paying attention to bodies of water under threat? Watch the full video: AsiaSociety.org/MotherRiver
Join director Taghi Amirani and editor Walter Murch for a discussion on how a historical documentary about four days in August 1953 turned into a live investigation, taking the filmmakers into uncharted cinematic waters. The conversation will be moderated by Hamid Dabashi of Columbia University. To learn more visit: https://asiasociety.org/museum/events/asia-society-movies-coup-53
"I think future generations are going to think we are the crappiest ancestors ever." In episode 4 of the COAL + ICE podcast, Dr. Gretta Pecl shares what makes her angry about climate change, with Sakhile Koketso and guest host Taili Ni. 🎧 Listen now: https://bddy.me/3i29gSB
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Acclaimed actor John Cho joins us for an exclusive reading of and conversation about his debut young adult novel “Troublemaker,” which highlights the perspective of a young Korean American during the 1992 L.A. Riots. To learn more visit: https://asiasociety.org/new-york/events/conversation-john-cho-troublemaker
Asia Society's Kevin Rudd in conversation with former Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Sweden Carl Bildt, European Parliament member for Poland Radoslaw Sikorski, and the Center for New American Security's Andrea Kendall-Taylor. To learn more visit: https://asiasociety.org/new-york/events/russian-invasion-ukraine-one-week-later
Does Russia's invasion of Ukraine indicate that China will soon take action against Taiwan? Kevin Rudd calls it "utter strategic nonsense." Watch the full video: youtu.be/gSDz5x7XoB0
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