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Asia Society Museum Director Melissa Chiu at Asia Society New York on Sept. 13, 2012.

Art in China Now, with Melissa Chiu

Asia Society Museum's Melissa Chiu takes listeners through an overview of the major trends in current Chinese art. more
Dr. Shan Jixiang, Director of the Palace Museum in Beijing, speaking at Asia Society Hong Kong Center on June 19, 2012. (Asia Society Hong Kong Center)

Dr. Shan Jixiang: The Future of Chinese Museums

A sweeping new vision for the 21st century. more
Mohammad Ahsan Masood Anwari, 'Hot Forehead,' 2011.

Multimedia: Pakistani Artists Explore Myth, Reality and Identity

Profiles of three young artists from Pakistan speaking candidly about the challenges they face in trying to make, and exhibit, their work. more
Singing Cloud. Installation comprised of thousands of microphones with 48 multi-channel audio (9 min., 30 sec.), 2008 - 2009.

Shilpa Gupta: 'Driven By Instinct' to Become an Artist

Shilpa Gupta reveals what inspired her to become an artist and offers insights into issues of social injustice in her work. more

In-Studio with Shilpa Gupta

A leading contemporary Indian artist shares insights into work and career. more

In-Studio with Shilpa Gupta

A leading contemporary Indian artist shares insights into work and career. more
Chitra Ganesh, 'Gopa in the Garden, Prem Sanyas' (2012), charcoal on paper, 141 x 191.8 cm.

Interview: Artist Chitra Ganesh Evokes 'Ghost Effect' of Silent Cinema [Images]

The acclaimed Indian American artist reanimates some of cinema's first female icons in her new works on paper. more
Sarah Sze and Pulitzer-prize-winner writer and scientist Siddhartha Mukherjee in conversation with Vishakha N. Desai, president of Asia Society. (Suzanna Finley)

When Art and Science Meet: Sarah Sze and Siddhartha Mukherjee

Venice Biennale-bound artist and Pulitzer Prize-winning author (who happen to be married) reveal the affinities between their respective careers. more

Sarah Sze: Creativity and Experience

Sarah Sze offers insights into her creative process and the genesis of her installation on Manhattan's High Line. more

Sarah Sze: Creativity and Experience

Sarah Sze offers insights into her creative process and the genesis of her installation on Manhattan's High Line. more