Category: Arts

Actor Kal Penn on stage at Asia Society Texas on January 13, 2022. (Asia Society Texas)

Asia In-Depth Podcast: Kal Penn's American Journey

The actor and former political appointee talks about his upbringing, early professional struggles, and his embarrassing first encounter with Barack Obama.

February 14th by Matt Schiavenza

Michelle Zauner on the Insular Process of Writing 'Crying in H Mart'

Arts

The Japanese Breakfast front woman explains why writing her first memoir 'Crying in H Mart' was more difficult than producing her albums.

June 1st by Christine Hsieh

'Land of Big Numbers' Author Te-Ping Chen on Writing Her Way Through the Dark

A crowd fills a crowded station in Beijing

Arts

Lifestyle

The Wall Street Journal reporter talks to Asia Blog about her debut collection of short stories, which depict ordinary lives in China and of the Chinese diaspora.

May 4th by Matt Schiavenza

Book Excerpt: Charles Yu's 'Interior Chinatown'

Charles Yu and his latest novel, Interior Chinatown

Arts

Willis Wu longs to assume the role of Kung Fu Guy — but is it all it's cracked up to be?

April 29th by Matt Schiavenza

Fiction From Orville Schell: On the Tragic Sweep of Chinese History

Arts

Lifestyle

In this excerpt from his debut novel 'My Old Home,' Schell tells the story of a father and son whose lives are upended by modern Chinese history.

March 2nd by Matt Schiavenza

'Never Have I Ever' Star Poorna Jagannathan on Saying No to Roles Portraying Indian Caricatures

Arts

The acclaimed actress discusses what attracted her to the role of Nalini Vishnakumar and why much more needs to be done in promoting gender equality.

May 29th by Matt Schiavenza

Asia In-Depth Podcast: A Conversation With 'Pachinko' Author Min Jin Lee

Arts

The award-winning novelist reflects on the coronavirus, anti-Asian racism, and the importance of arts in a time of crisis.

May 21st by Matt Schiavenza

Four Creative Ways Traditional Asian Dance Is Being Used To Promote Social Distancing and Hygiene

Arts

Across India, Indonesia, and Thailand, dancers are using their skill and artistry to inform the public about coronavirus precautions.

April 3rd by Rachel Cooper

Asia In-Depth Podcast: Novelists Tishani Doshi and Salman Rushdie on Fiction, Poetry, and India

Arts

The two writers discuss Doshi's recently-published novel "Small Days and Nights."

February 27th by Matt Schiavenza

Asia In-Depth Podcast: The Art of Collecting

Arts

Current Affairs

Traditional Asian art collector John C. Weber discusses his life as a collector, and the people and experiences that shaped his prolific collection.

February 13th by Michelle FlorCruz

Asia In-Depth Podcast: Fatima Bhutto on the Global Rise of Asian Mass Culture

Arts

Lifestyle

The author's new book explores how K-pop, Bollywood, and Turkish Dizi have become significant cultural exports

January 23rd by Matt Schiavenza

Category: Arts

Asia In-Depth Podcast: Kal Penn's American Journey

Michelle Zauner on the Insular Process of Writing 'Crying in H Mart'

'Land of Big Numbers' Author Te-Ping Chen on Writing Her Way Through the Dark

Book Excerpt: Charles Yu's 'Interior Chinatown'

Fiction From Orville Schell: On the Tragic Sweep of Chinese History

'Never Have I Ever' Star Poorna Jagannathan on Saying No to Roles Portraying Indian Caricatures

Asia In-Depth Podcast: A Conversation With 'Pachinko' Author Min Jin Lee

Four Creative Ways Traditional Asian Dance Is Being Used To Promote Social Distancing and Hygiene

Asia In-Depth Podcast: Novelists Tishani Doshi and Salman Rushdie on Fiction, Poetry, and India

Asia In-Depth Podcast: The Art of Collecting

Asia In-Depth Podcast: Fatima Bhutto on the Global Rise of Asian Mass Culture

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