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Vishakha Desai: Asia Society, A Model in Asian Art

President Emerita Vishakha N. Desai reflects back on the exhibitions that put Asia Society at the forefront of Asian art in America. more

Art in China Now with Melissa Chiu (Complete)

NEW YORK, September 13, 2012 — Asia Society Museum Director Melissa Chiu examines the latest trends in the Chinese art scene. more

Melissa Chiu: Evolving Chinese Art

Asia Society's Museum Director traces key trends in Chinese contemporary art. more

Erin Mee: The Intricacies of Kutiyattam

NEW YORK, September 8, 2012 — NYU theater professor Erin Mee discusses the history and structure of the oldest surviving form of Sanskrit theater from Kerala, India called Kutiyattam. more

Kutiyattam: The Abandonment of Sita (Complete)

South Indian group Natanakairali perform The Abandonment of Sita through Kutiyattam, the oldest surviving form of Sanskrit theater from Kerala, India. more

Outgoing Asia Society President Vishakha Desai Says Farewell

On her final day at Asia Society, outgoing president Vishakha Desai looks back on her 22-year tenure with the organization. more

Sport, Society, and Sri Lanka

Novelist Shehan Karunatilaka shares insights into his prizewinning novel of Sri Lankan cricket, "Chinaman," with Rahul Bose. more
Children participated in the 'We All Live in the Forbidden City' workhop at Asia Society Hong Kong Center on Aug. 4, 2012. (Asia Society Hong Kong Center)

'We All Live in the Forbidden City' Summer Workshop

Storytelling lets children learn about Chinese arts and culture in a fun and interactive way. more

Arieb Azhar: 'Dama Dam Mast Qalandar'

Performing in New York, Arieb Azhar offers his own take on the beloved Sufi classic. more

Q & A with 'Wandering Dervish' Arieb Azhar

Pakistani musician Arieb Azhar discusses his career and his cosmopolitan outlook on music with Asia Society's Rachel Cooper. more