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ownvoices room

#ownvoices Virtual Reading Room

This Center for Global Education program features authors of contemporary children’s fiction about the Asian and Asian American experience. Authors will take questions or present an artistic or cultural activity after the reading.
Helen Zia participates in a Vincent Chin rally in Detroit in 1983.

The Fight to Be Seen

A veteran Asian American activist reflects on what has — and hasn’t — changed since the movement began decades ago. Read Helen Zia's essay in Asia Society Magazine.
Getting Asia to Net Zero

Getting Asia to Net Zero

A high-level and independent commission of Asian leaders to help urgently accelerate the regional transition to net zero emissions.
Asia Society Policy Salon Tokyo, Startup Nation Japan, Between Man and Machine

Between Man and Machine

Join Asia Society Japan and engage with one of the world’s foremost scientists who can guide us through the breakthroughs and challenges of AI's evolution. Register for the free webcast, May 25, 8 a.m. Tokyo time.
A young student looks up at a portrait of Vincent Chin.

AAPI History IS American History

But why is it often ignored in U.S. classrooms? Stewart Kwoh explores in Asia Society Magazine.
President Joe Biden conducts a virtual meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping

How To Avoid a U.S.-China War

On the Asia In-Depth podcast, Kevin Rudd talks to Ian Bremmer about why he doesn't think a catastrophic conflict between the United States and China is inevitable.

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  • In-person
    Tour
     /  Hong Kong

    William Lim: Willows Dark Flowers Bright

    24 May 2022
    4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
    On our next Members' Guided Tour, we view the exhibition reflecting a hopeful Hong Kong post-lockdown of William Lim, who has twice represented Hong Kong at Venice Biennale’s International Architectural Exhibition.
  • Online
    Panel Discussion
     /  New York

    Stories of Heritage

    24 May 2022
    5 - 6 p.m.
    New York Time
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    Join Asia Society in partnership with Holiday House Publishing to explore Asian American voices in children's literature, featuring a panel of best-selling authors and advocates for diversity in children's literature.
  • In-person
    Film
     /  Texas

    Film Screening: 'Not Your Model Minority'

    24 May 2022
    6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
    Join Asia Society Texas and the Asian American Bar Association of Houston for a film screening of this award-winning documentary, followed by two conversations with key figures from the AAPI and local legal community.
  • In-person
    Discussion
     /  Hong Kong

    Collector and Artist Relationships

    25 May 2022
    5 - 6 p.m.
    As social media takes hold of the art market, the gap between artist and collector closes, and the potential for global connection grows. Divide By Zero Founder Jacobo Garcia Gil and Artist Mak2 reflect on collector-artist relationships.
  • In-person
    Panel Discussion
     /  Hong Kong

    Not for Profits in Arts

    26 May 2022
    3 - 4 p.m.
    What does the future hold? Our Executive Director S. Alice Mong chats with Antony J. Chan of Arts with the Disabled Association Hong Kong, Özge Ersoy of Asia Art Archive, and Tiffany Pinkstone of Sovereign Art Foundation.
  • In-person
    Panel Discussion
     /  Hong Kong

    Practices of Cultural Identity

    27 May 2022
    12 - 1 p.m.
    From installations to exhibits, how do gallery artists tap into Hong Kong’s cultural identity? Elaine Chiu, Mark Chung and Angela Yuen take us through their individual practices, and mediums affected by our city skyline.
  • In-person
    Discussion
     /  Hong Kong

    Curator and Artist Relationships

    27 May 2022
    3 - 4 p.m.
    Curator Erin Li and artist Dony Cheng Hung delve into the curator-artist relationship. They highlight ideas and anecdotes on materiality and emotion as well as the blurry lines between showing and creating art.
  • In-person
    Panel Discussion
     /  Hong Kong

    Sexuality, Queer Culture and Art Making

    27 May 2022
    5 - 6 p.m.
    Liao Jiaming, Wong Ka Ying and Monique Yim examine queer culture, sexuality, and expression. Listen to how their creative practices deconstruct expectations to tackle social and gender issues.
  • Online
    Family Activity
     /  New York

    'The Night Diary'

    28 May 2022
    10:30 - 11 a.m.
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    The Night Diary is a heartfelt YA story of one girl's search for home, identity, and a hopeful future during the partition of India and Pakistan in 1947. Join us for a powerful reading followed by a discussion with the author.

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