Arts Programs & Events

"Who Killed Vincent Chin?" is an Academy Award–nominated documentary about the brutal murder of Vincent Chin, a 27-year-old Chinese American, and the subsequent civil rights protest and outrage that followed.

President Emeritus of Asia Society Dr. Vishakha N. Desai speaks to author and journalist Prayaag Akbar about her new memoir World As Family: A Journey of Multi-Rooted Belongings.

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The exhibition allows the public a close look at the Korean Peninsula, divided since 1953 – with Kunstmuseum Bern Chief Curator Kathleen Bühler.

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A film team from the Swiss Alpine Museum toured the mountainous Korean peninsula during the brief thaw in relations between the two Koreas. The stories captured on film tell of an everyday existence that you won’t see on TV.

Join Asia Society for a docent-led tour of the 'Shahidul Alam: Truth to Power' exhibition, on view now.

We welcome Hong Hong, whose works are featured in new exhibition 'The Mountain That Does Not Describe a Circle,' for an artist talk.

Meet the Author: Home is Where We Are by Wang Gungwu (Facebook & YouTube Live Webcast)

The fifth edition of Asia Arts Game Changer Awards India

Eyes on Asia is coming back this May exploring Singapore! Eyes on Singapore is developed and produced with the Singapore Tourism Board Philippines. It explores the diverse and rich culture of Singapore through virtual events.

Asia Society President Emerita Vishakha N. Desai's compelling new memoir asks us to treat the world as family. Join us for the book launch with writer Pico Iyer and current Asia Society President Kevin Rudd.

Join Asia Society for a docent-led tour of the 'Shahidul Alam: Truth to Power' exhibition, on view now.

PUBLIC Join us on Buddha’s birthday as we explore the origins and principles of Buddhism and how it has been appropriated and taken up in our everyday lives, ending in a guided meditation.

Join Asia Society for a docent-led tour of the 'Shahidul Alam: Truth to Power' exhibition, on view now.

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A Conversation with museum director Annette Bhagwati

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In the Asia Society Switzerland Book Salon we read and discuss fiction from or about Asia in an informal setting.
This time we will read The Glass Palace by Amitav Ghosh.

Join us for Front Lawn Film Nights, a series of Asian and Asian American films screened outdoors on our festival lawn! 'To Be Takei' screens on Friday, June 11.

ART AND SOCIAL JUSTICE: Teen voices are powerful forces for social change. In this camp for teens, learn about various cultures and social justice issues to help develop artistic tools to be in conversation with what you see in the world.

Join us for Front Lawn Film Nights, a series of Asian and Asian American films screened outdoors on our festival lawn! 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' screens on Friday, June 25.