Arts Programs & Events

Upcoming Events

Symposium
/ Japan

Arts Committee Signature Symposium 2020

Monday 14 Dec 2020
4 - 6 p.m.
Tokyo Time

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In this period of COVID-19 we’ve seen the power of arts, humanities, and culture in bringing communities together to fight this global crisis. Join us in this discussion on how corporations are partnering with art to serve community.

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Panel Discussion
/ Northern California

[WEBCAST] Building Bridges Through Music: Beethoven in Beijing

Thursday 17 Dec 2020
5 - 6:15 p.m.
San Francisco Time

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Featuring filmmakers and musicians involved in the documentary film as part of the China Now Music Festival. The discussion will center on the theme of building bridges through music.

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Past Events

Tour
/ Texas

Docent Tours of 'Eternal Offerings: Chinese Ritual Bronzes'

Friday 27 Nov 2020

Join us for your last chance to experience our 'Eternal Offerings: Chinese Ritual Bronzes' exhibition, via a personalized, guided tour by our experienced docents on Thanksgiving weekend!

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Discussion
/ Switzerland

[MEMBERS ONLY] Book Salon – Amnesty

Wednesday 25 Nov 2020
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Zurich Time

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[MEMBERS ONLY]
Join our Book Salon where we read and discuss Asian books. This time: "Amnesty" by Booker Prize-winner Aravind Adiga
Symposium
/ New York

[WEBCAST] JLF NYC 2020

Monday 23 Nov 2020
New York Time

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JLF NYC returns to partner with the Asia Society in a new virtual format, exploring new ideas and bringing some of the foremost thinkers from around the world into conversation. JLF Texas will Nov. 21/22 and JLF NYC Nov. 23/24
Family Activity
/ Texas

Family Museum Quest

Monday 23 Nov 2020

This Thanksgiving week, take the family on an adventure at Asia Society for a fun, immersive experience through different art and architecture elements of the Asia Society building and exhibitions.

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Texas

JLF Houston Online

Saturday 21 Nov 2020
Houston Time

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Great literature still has the power to bring us together. Join us to celebrate ideas and explore a new array of global and local themes in a series of livestreamed and on-demand events through this virtual edition of JLF Houston!
Performance
/ Texas

[VIRTUAL CONCERT] Songs of Gratitude

Friday 20 Nov 2020
7 - 8 p.m.
Houston Time

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In an expression of gratitude to honor the season, the New Asia Chamber Music Society presents 'Songs of Gratitude,' a Thanksgiving performance in celebration of front-line medical workers and family.
Film
/ Texas

[VIRTUAL FILM SCREENING] 'My Prince Edward'

Tuesday 17 Nov 2020
7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Houston Time

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In partnership with Houston Cinema Arts Society and HAAPI Film Fest, Asia Society presents the film 'My Prince Edward,' Hong Kong director Norris Wong's first feature film, as part of the 12th annual Houston Cinema Arts Festival.
Meet the Artist
/ Texas

[WEBCAST] Deerwasawolf x Chairs Are People: Artist Talk with Cary Fagan

Tuesday 17 Nov 2020
6:30 - 8 p.m.
Houston Time

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Distilled from personal experiences and explorations during his residency at Arts Itoya (Takeo, Japan), Cary Fagan's performance invites us to surrender to discomfort by building bridges into the impossible.
Panel Discussion
/ Australia

[WEBCAST] Arts, Culture and Diversity | The Legacy of Confucianism Across Asia

Tuesday 17 Nov 2020
12 - 1 p.m.
Melbourne Time

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Join Asia Society Australia and the National Gallery of Victoria as we explore the ongoing legacy of Confucianism across Asia.
Summit
/ Southern California

Asian Representation in Animation

Monday 16 Nov 2020
5 - 6 p.m.
Los Angeles Time

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Join Asia Society Southern California for a discussion on Asian representation in animation with Netflix Producer Peilin Chou and actor Cathy Ang. It will be moderated by Janet Yang, Chair of the U.S.-Asia Entertainment Summit
Meet the Artist
/ Switzerland

[WEBCAST] Art Over Lunch: Artist Talk With Samson Young

Friday 13 Nov 2020
12 - 12:45 p.m.
Zurich Time

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HK-based audio-visual artist Samson Young talks about his craft with Prof. Ming Tiampo.
Meet the Artist
/ Japan

Art for Breakfast 2020: Kenryou Gu | Artist

Friday 13 Nov 2020
8 - 9:15 a.m.
Tokyo Time

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Join us for breakfast with artist Kenryou Gu for a roundtable discussion about his works and evolution as an artist. His talk titled, “We May Never Understand Art”, will cover the philosophy and thinking behind his works.
Briefing
/ Australia

[WEBCAST] Cultural Diplomacy: The Tradition of Diwali Transcending a Nation

Wednesday 11 Nov 2020
12 - 1 p.m.
Melbourne Time

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Join Asia Society Australia and the Art Gallery of New South Wales for a discussion on how we define cultural heritage and how regional and nuanced stories compete against globalisation.
Family Activity
/ New York

Family Day: Virtual Diwali Festival 2020!

Saturday 7 Nov 2020
1 - 3 p.m.
New York Time

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Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights and New Year, is a time to celebrate good fortune, family and friendships. Join our virtual Diwali celebration with performances and arts and crafts inspired by the holiday.
Conference
/ Philippines

Cultural Heritage Intersection

Friday 6 Nov 2020
Makati City Time

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Grupo Kalinangan Inc., with the Japan Foundation Manila and the National Historical Commission of the Philippines, will hold the first International Conference on Shared Histories and Cultural Heritage of Japan and Philippines.
Special Event
/ Switzerland

[CANCELLED] Celebrating 2020 Asia Game Changer Award Honorees

Saturday 24 Oct 2020
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Join us to celebrate Asia Society's 2020 Asia Game Changer Awards honorees, who were chosen for their responses to the year’s twin traumas of COVID-19 and racially motivated violence.
Performance
/ Texas

[VIRTUAL CONCERT] In the Studio with Zeshan B

Friday 23 Oct 2020
7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Houston Time

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Soul singer Zeshan B joins Asia Society Texas Center and Miller Outdoor Theatre from his New York home studio for a virtual performance, plus conversation with The Suffers lead singer Kam Franklin.
Special Event
/ Australia

[WEBCAST] 2020 Asia Game Changer Awards

Friday 23 Oct 2020
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Melbourne Time

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[Members only] Asia Society's 2020 Asia Game Changer Awards honourees were chosen for their responses to the year’s twin traumas of COVID-19 and racially motivated violence.