COAL + ICE Related Programs

Asia Society is proud to present COAL + ICE, an immersive photography and video exhibition accompanied by related programs.

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Arts

[HIGHLIGHTS] Homage to the Earth: Abigail Washburn, Martha Redbone, and Jen Shyu

The three musicians join forces for the first time in a collaborative evening dedicated to honoring nature.

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Arts

[HIGHLIGHTS] Sky Islands by Susie Ibarra: World Premiere

The Filipinx composer and percussionist performs a musical tribute to our rich and fragile ecosystems with Claire Chase, Alex Peh, Levy Lorenzo, Ledah Finck, Sarah Thomas, Amy Huimei Tan, and Irène Han.

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Arts

Sky Islands by Susie Ibarra: Work-In-Progress Excerpt 2

Highlights of Susie Ibarra’s upcoming musical performance.

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Arts

Sky Islands by Susie Ibarra: Performance Excerpt

Highlights of Susie Ibarra’s upcoming musical performance.

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Arts

Sky Islands by Susie Ibarra: A Conversation

The composer and Daniel Ibarra speak to Rachel Cooper about the inspiration behind the composition.

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Current Affairs

Amy Tan: 'The Backyard Bird Chronicles'

“The Joy Luck Club” author shares her journey into nature and birding following a divisive time.

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Current Affairs

Xu Bing in Conversation [IN MANDARIN]

The contemporary artist speaks with Ouyang Bin about his latest works and creative process.

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Current Affairs

Covering Climate Change: Views From the New York Times

Somini Sengupta, Raymond Zhong, and Jesse Pesta speak with Orville Schell on ways the media can better communicate the challenges of climate change to the public and address gaps in coverage.

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Past Programs

In-person

Discussion
/ Center on U.S.–China Relations

[SOLD OUT] Building an Equitable Climate Future is Everyone’s Business

Tuesday 23 Jul 2024
6:30 - 8 p.m.

Join Shaiza Rizavi in conversation with Jacqueline Novogratz, Founder and CEO of Acumen and Steph Speirs, Founder and former CEO of Solstice as they discuss the power of entrepreneurship at the intersection of climate and poverty.
In-person

Panel Discussion
/ Asia Society Policy Institute

Decoding China's Climate Agenda

Tuesday 18 Jun 2024
8:30 - 10 a.m.
New York Time

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Join us for a panel discussion decoding China’s climate agenda.
In-person

Workshop
/ Center on U.S.–China Relations

Drawing Heat Walkshop

Friday 7 Jun 2024
2 - 5 p.m.

Join COAL + ICE Climate Action Partner, Melting Metropolis, this June for a free embodied mark-making “walkshop” in the city, exploring our sensory experience of summer with environmental artists & historians.
In-person

Center on U.S.–China Relations

The Role of Human Rights Advocacy to Address Climate Change

Wednesday 5 Jun 2024
6:30 - 8 p.m.

A discussion of the human rights dimension of the climate emergency and how the world should respond.
In-person

Panel Discussion
/ Center on U.S.–China Relations

Climate Change & Inventing the Future of Food

Monday 3 Jun 2024
6:30 - 8 p.m.

Join us on Monday, June 3 for an insightful exploration into the intersection of climate change and the future of food
In-person

Center on U.S.–China Relations

[SOLD OUT] Shall We Gather At The River

Tuesday 21 May 2024
7:30 - 9 p.m.

The Oxford Bach Soloists under the music direction of Tom Hammond-Davies & The Choir of Trinity Wall Street are joined by countertenor Reginald Mobley, tenor Nick Pritchard, and sheng player Wu Tong to perform a selection of Bach cantatas.
In-person

Panel Discussion
/ Center on U.S.–China Relations

Where "the Wild" Came From

Tuesday 14 May 2024
6:30 - 8 p.m.

Join us Tuesday, May 14 at 6:30 pm for a conversation between author, educator, and environmentalist Bill McKibben and Adirondack Council’s “Wilderness Campaign Director” Aaron Mair
In-person

Discussion
/ Center on U.S.–China Relations

Amy Tan: The Backyard Bird Chronicles

Tuesday 30 Apr 2024
6:30 - 8 p.m.

Join us on Tuesday, April 30 at 6:30 p.m. for a conversation with Amy Tan as she celebrates the release of The Backyard Bird Chronicles.
In-person

Film
/ Center on U.S.–China Relations

KING COAL

Wednesday 24 Apr 2024
6 - 8 p.m.

Join us Wednesday, April 24 at 6:00 pm for an Earth Week screening of KING COAL (2023) in collaboration with Climate Film Festival New York.
In-person

Discussion
/ Center on U.S.–China Relations

[CANCELLED] What is Missing?

Monday 22 Apr 2024
6:30 - 8 p.m.

Renowned artist and architect Maya Lin in conversation with President of the American Museum of Natural History Sean M. Decatur.
In-person

Discussion

COAL + ICE: CreativeMornings with Benjamin Von Wong

Friday 29 Mar 2024
9 - 10 a.m.

Join us for a morning discussion with Benjamin Von Wong, New York City-based photographer best known for his environmental art installations and hyper-realist art style. With a musical performance by Charlie Levine (@possibly_poet)
In-person

Panel Discussion
/ Asia Society Policy Institute

Politics of Water in the Himalayan Region

Thursday 14 Mar 2024
9 - 10 a.m.
New York Time

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Join us for a conversation about the politicization of water in the Himalayas, also known as "the water tower of Asia."
In-person

Meet the Author

Smoke and Ashes: Amitav Ghosh in Conversation with Razia Iqbal

Thursday 29 Feb 2024
6:30 - 8 p.m.

Award-winning author Amitav Ghosh discusses his latest, highly-anticipated book, Smoke and Ashes. The conversation features Ghosh's work on the intersection of the opium trade, globalization, colonialism and climate change.
In-person

Discussion
/ Center on U.S.–China Relations

Xu Bing in Conversation

Tuesday 27 Feb 2024
6:30 - 8 p.m.

Reflections on the Interaction of Art, Environment, AI, and the Universe
In-person

Discussion
/ Center on U.S.–China Relations

Covering Climate Change: Views from the New York Times

Thursday 22 Feb 2024
6:30 - 8 p.m.

Seasoned climate journalists discuss how they have come to look at the climate challenge
In-person

Performance

Homage to the Earth: Abigail Washburn, Martha Redbone and Jen Shyu

Wednesday 14 Feb 2024
7:30 - 9 p.m.

Join us for an evening of song answering the urgent call to come together for the planet.
In-person

Special Event

Members-Only Exhibition Opening

Tuesday 13 Feb 2024
6 - 8:30 p.m.
New York Time

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Join us for the opening of COAL + ICE!