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Mahsa Vahdat: My Voice Is My Home

Iranian singer Mahsa Vahdat interprets Persian poetry both old and new through song. She performs with percussionist Shane Shanahan and harpist Bridget Kibbey.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Virtual Book Club: Brown Album With Porochista Khakpour

06 Dec 2021

8 - 9:30 p.m.

Current Exhibitions

Rebel, Jester, Mystic, Poet: Contemporary Persians—The Mohammed Afkhami Collection

10 Sep 2021 - 08 May 2022

Video Spotlight: Shiva Ahmadi

10 Sep 2021 - 16 Jan 2022

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Meet the Artist: Ali Banisadr

Throughout Asia Society Museum’s exhibition ’Rebel, Jester, Mystic, Poet: Contemporary Persians — The Mohammed Afkhami Collection,’ we are spotlighting participating artists through a series of interviews.

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A Hamneshini Event on Survival Justice with Morehshin Allahyari

Hosted by artist, activist, and writer Morehshin Allahyari, Ha’mneshi (Farsi for “sitting together”) is a series of poetic rituals and personal storytellings.

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Asia In-Depth Podcast: A Look at Israel, Iran, and Afghanistan

Dennis Ross and Karim Sadjadpour talk about new leaders in Israel and Iran while Meghan O'Sullivan assesses the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.

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Political Shifts in the Middle East: Iran and Israel

Dennis Ross, Karim Sadjadpour, and Meghan O'Sullivan discuss how the recent ascension of new leaders in Israel and Iran will shape the trajectory of the Middle East. Kevin Rudd serves as moderator.

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Mired in Conflict: Afghanistan’s Future Post-U.S. Exit and its Impact on South Asia (complete)

Gautam Mukhopadhyaya, Husain Haqqani, Vanda Felbab-Brown, and Rudra Chaudhuri discuss the future of Afghanistan following the upcoming departure of American forces.

Ali Banisadr, We Haven't Landed on Earth Yet, 2012

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Asia Society Museum Presents Rebel, Jester, Mystic, Poet: Contemporary Persians—The Mohammed Afkhami Collection

Works by more than 20 Iranian-born artists and one German-born artist, spanning three generations, reflect a dynamic and thriving contemporary arts scene.

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Around the World: Short Film 'Kapaemahu,' Alley Theatre's 2021 Free Digital Season, Silkroad Ensemble Performance, and More

In this digest of Performing Arts and Culture, enjoy a short performance by Homayoun Sakhi in celebration of Nowruz, free virtual viewings of the Alley Theatre's spring season, and more.

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Mahsa Vahdat: My Voice Is My Home

UPCOMING EVENTS

Current Exhibitions

Meet the Artist: Ali Banisadr

A Hamneshini Event on Survival Justice with Morehshin Allahyari

Asia In-Depth Podcast: A Look at Israel, Iran, and Afghanistan

Political Shifts in the Middle East: Iran and Israel

Mired in Conflict: Afghanistan’s Future Post-U.S. Exit and its Impact on South Asia (complete)

Asia Society Museum Presents Rebel, Jester, Mystic, Poet: Contemporary Persians—The Mohammed Afkhami Collection

Around the World: Short Film 'Kapaemahu,' Alley Theatre's 2021 Free Digital Season, Silkroad Ensemble Performance, and More

Norouz Family Day: Q&A With 'Feathers of Fire' Director Hamid Rahmanian

Norouz Family Day: Persian Pastry Making

Norouz Family Day: A Norouz Singalong

Norouz Family Day: What Is Norouz and Setting Up A Haftseen

Johns Hopkins’ Dr. Vali Nasr Analyzes U.S.-Iran Relations, Future of the Iran Nuclear Deal

Asia In-Depth Podcast: Predictions for Asia in 2021

Museum Salon 5: Cultural Heritage at the Crossroads

Home and Away: Asian Artists in America