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So You Think You Know Iran

Presented throughout the month of April, this documentary film series invites viewers to discover lesser known aspects of the country.
Nowruz shadow puppet performance

Celebrate Nowruz With Asia Society

Virtual Family Day activities, free admission to Asia Society Museum, and more!
Parastou Forouhar, Friday

Meet the Women of Contemporary Persians

For Women's History Month, we're featuring the nine female artists whose work appear in ‘Rebel, Jester, Mystic, Poet.’
Artist Afruz Amighi in her studio in Brooklyn

Meet the Artist: Afruz Amighi

A conversation with 'Rebel, Jester, Mystic, Poet' participating artist Afruz Amighi.
Ali Banisadr Headshot
interview

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.
Diwali Family Day, photo by Ellen Wallop

Virtual Diwali Family Day 2020!

Performances and arts and crafts inspired by Diwali!
An elderly man looks towards the sunset

Films for Chong Yang, the Double Ninth Festival

Our recommendations on what to watch to celebrate a day honoring elders, ancestors, and being outdoors.
Mrs. Noisy

Celebrating the 43rd Annual Asian American International Film Festival

Asia Society teams up once again with Asian CineVision on the 43rd edition of the longest-running Asian American film festival in the country.
Eileen Chang with Ying Yan

Eileen Chang on the Page and Screen

In conjunction with Asia Society Museum's Eileen Chang at 100 celebration, here are some of the works that will be discussed during the September 29 program.
Eid Around the World

Celebrate Eid With Asia Society

Asia Society and The Culture Tree come together to celebrate Eid and the end of Ramadan.