Past Events

South Korean imperial guards conducting a re-enactment with face masks due to the coronavirus.
Discussion

[WEBCAST] Lessons Learned: 'Flattening the Curve' in Korea

Friday 27 Mar 2020
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
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John Delury, Jeongmin Kim, and Tom Nagorski discuss South Korea's response to COVID-19 and what is known about how North Korea is handling what has become a global health crisis.
Nowruz: Haftseen arts and crafts
Family Activity

[CANCELLED] Family Day: Spring Into Nowruz

Saturday 14 Mar 2020
1 - 4 p.m.
After careful consideration and consultation with our partners and community, we have made the difficult decision to cancel this year's Nowruz Family Day due to ongoing uncertainty and concerns regarding the health risks of COVID-19.
J-Hoon Music and Dance Ensemble
Performance

[CANCELLED] Music and Dance by J-Hoon Musical Ensemble

Saturday 14 Mar 2020
12 - 1 p.m.
Asia Society has made the difficult decision to cancel our popular annual J-Hoon Music and Dance performance due to ongoing uncertainty and concerns regarding the health risks of COVID-19.
Made in China tag in various languages
Discussion

[WEBCAST] The Myth of Chinese Capitalism

Thursday 12 Mar 2020
6:30 - 8 p.m.
Due to ongoing concerns about COVID-19, this program will be a live webcast only. Veteran China correspondent Dexter Roberts discusses the realities behind China's financial ascendancy and factors that might hinder its continued rise.
Scholars' Rocks with Kemin Hu
AsiaStore Event

Chinese Scholars' Rocks with Kemin Hu

Thursday 12 Mar 2020
12 - 4 p.m.
AsiaStore presents newly acquired scholars' rocks from the collection of Kemin Hu.
Fragment of the Flower Garland Sutra (Kegonkyō) Japan Nara period, 8th century Fragment of a handscroll mounted as a hanging scroll; gold and silver pigment on paper with bluish purple dye H. 10¼ x W. 21¾ in. (26 x 55 cm) John C. Weber Collection Photography courtesy of John C. Weber Collection
Lecture

Perspectives on Impermanence in Japanese Art

Wednesday 11 Mar 2020
6:30 - 8 p.m.
Curator Sinéad Vilbar explores the concept of impermanence through traditional Japanese literary and visual arts.
Iwasaki & Umehara for FuFuFu Fuku
AsiaStore Event

Iwasaki/Umehara for FuFuFu Fuku

Wednesday 11 Mar 2020
12 - 3 p.m.
The team of Shizue Iwasaki and Kikuko Umehara design and produce unique handwoven clothing that reflects their creative process, vision, and joy in working together.
Jar, Chenghua era, 1465-1487
Discussion

Tariffs: The Impact of Trade Wars on Art and Culture

Tuesday 10 Mar 2020
6:30 - 8 p.m.
Organized on the occasion of the inaugural Asia Society Triennial, join the conversation with a group of experts to understand the future of art trade.
Coronavirus - Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market in Wuhan
Briefing

The Economic Impact of Coronavirus

Monday 9 Mar 2020
8:30 - 10 a.m.
Daniel Rosen and Kevin Rudd shed light on the economic ramifications of the coronavirus outbreak.
First Friday Leo Bar at Asia Sociey

First Friday Leo Bar

Friday 6 Mar 2020
6 - 9 p.m.
Kick off your weekend with an evening of art and culture! Free museum admission, exhibition tours, drink specials, and more!