Around the World: Behind the Scenes with Artist Abhidnya Ghuge, Tour Abhishek Singh's Sketchbooks, and More
Thursday, April 30, 2020
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Each week, we'll share a variety of videos, articles, webcasts, and more from around the web — all curated by Asia Society Texas Center staff to reflect the broad interests and goals of our mission. On Thursdays, connect with art online and get a closer look at exhibitions at Asia Society and elsewhere.
Behind the Scenes on Artist Abhidnya Ghuge's Installations
Watching this time lapse of artist Abhidnya Ghuge creating a work at Lawndale using printed paper plates and chicken wire will give you new insights into what one of her installations requires. If you enjoyed seeing her work in Site Lines at Asia Society Texas in 2019, this process video will share more about her creative process.
Learn more about the Lawndale exhibition »
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Keeping Dreams Alive with Photographer Vicky Roy
In this brief interview, Vicky Roy shares his unique start as a photographer and his love for his chosen medium. His work has been featured in exhibitions in Asia, New York, and also here at Asia Society Texas in 2019.
Learn more about the 2019 Scraping the Sky exhibition »
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Artist Abhishek Singh Takes Us on a Tour of His Sketchbooks
Sketching is a central part of artist Abhishek Singh's creative process. In this video, he takes us through some of his work and how he captures his ideas and memories, and prepares for painting with sketches. Some of his sketchbooks were on view here at Asia Society Texas during our Transcendent Deities exhibition, which is currently at the Carlos Museum in Atlanta.
Learn more about the exhibition at the Carlos Museum »
Visit Abhishek Singh's website »
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About Asia Society at Home
Though Asia Society is temporarily closed, we are dedicated to continuing our mission of building cross-cultural understanding and uplifting human connectivity. Using digital tools, we bring you content for all ages and conversations that matter, in order to spark curiosity about Asia and to foster empathy.
About Asia Society Texas Center
With 13 locations throughout the world, Asia Society is the leading educational organization promoting mutual understanding and strengthening partnerships among the peoples, leaders, and institutions of Asia and West. Asia Society Texas Center executes the global mission with a local focus, enriching and engaging the vast diversity of Houston through innovative, relevant programs in arts and culture, business and policy, education, and community outreach.