Schedule

Sunday, May 18, 2025
2 p.m. Members-Only Reception 
2:30 p.m. Curator Talk

Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month 2025 with our calendar of live events, recommendations, and on-demand content!

31 Ways to Celebrate: See the Calendar

31 Days to Give: Support Our Work

Explore the captivating legacy of pioneer Houston artist Hung Hsien through a dynamic members-only event led by Nancy C. Allen Curator and Director of Exhibitions, Owen Duffy, Ph.D. Enjoy a reception with light bites and drinks, followed by a talk and curator-led tour of Hung Hsien: Between Worlds.

This event offers an intimate look at how Hung Hsien’s work has contributed to the development of modern ink painting, beautifully blending Eastern and Western artistic traditions. Don’t miss this opportunity for an inspiring afternoon of discovery with fellow Asia Society Texas members and staff!

Registration is required for this free event.

About the Curator

Owen Duffy, Ph.D. brings over 10 years of museum and curatorial experience to Asia Society Texas, serving as the institution’s Nancy C. Allen Curator and Director of Exhibitions. Prior to coming to AST, Duffy served as the director of St. John’s University’s Yeh Art Gallery from 2019 to 2022, leading the institution through exhibition renovations and the creation of a diplomacy-themed exhibition program. During his tenure he organized more than 20 exhibitions, including Lain Singh Bangdel: Moon over Kathmandu, the first solo museum exhibition outside Nepal to host preeminent modern artist Lain Singh Bangdel (1919-2002). Duffy’s exhibitions have earned press in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Süddeutsche Zeitung, and Art in America, among others. In addition, Duffy has published scholarship on the work of Chinese artist Ai Weiwei, Indian-born British artist Anish Kapoor, and Nepali performance artist Ashmina Ranjit. His writing about contemporary art has also appeared in ArtReview, Journal of Contemporary Chinese Art, Artforum, Art & Education, frieze, Momus, Journal of Curatorial Studies, and BOMB. His most recent curatorial project at Asia Society Texas is Space City: Art in the Age of Artemis.

Exhibitions and their related programs at Asia Society Texas are presented by Nancy C. Allen, Chinhui Juhn and Eddie Allen, and Leslie and Brad Bucher. Major support comes from The Brown Foundation, Inc., the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance, Houston Endowment Inc. Generous funding also provided by The Anchorage Foundation of Texas, National Endowment for the Arts, and Texas Commission on the Arts. Free Thursday exhibition admission presented by The Nyquist Family. Additional support is provided by The Clayton Fund, Leigh and Reginald Smith, The Stolbun Family, Ann Wales, the Wortham Foundation, and through contributions from the Exhibitions Patron Circle, a dedicated group of individuals and organizations committed to bringing exceptional visual art to Asia Society Texas.

Presenting Sponsors

Nancy C. Allen
Leslie and Brad Bucher
Chinhui Juhn and Edward Allen

Program Sponsors

About APAH Month at Asia Society Texas

Beginning in 2021, Asia Society Texas has celebrated Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with the Houston community and beyond through a curated calendar of events for 31 ways to celebrate over the 31 days of May. Spotlighting the traditions, talents, and contributions of Asians and Asian Americans, the calendar highlights the month's key Asia Society programming, providing a platform to showcase local artists, performers, educators, and leaders who contribute to the vibrant, multicultural tapestry of Houston while also featuring staff recommendations for our favorite music, books, movies, and more by Asian and Asian American creatives.

At Asia Society Texas, APAH Month is an opportunity to celebrate and honor Asians and Asian Americans and to uplift their stories to a broader audience as part of our goal to inspire our larger community to better understand one another through culture, conversation, and connection. For information about sponsoring APAH Month and other projects like this one, please contact Saleena Jafry at [email protected] or 713.496.9939.

Presenting Sponsor of APAH Month at Asia Society Texas

Sponsors of APAH Month
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APAH Month 2025 Calendar

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Past APAH Month Calendars

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2021: Details

About Asia Society Texas

Asia Society Texas believes in the strength and beauty of diverse perspectives and people. As an educational institution, we advance cultural exchange by celebrating the vibrant diversity of Asia, inspiring empathy, and fostering a better understanding of our interconnected world. Spanning the fields of arts, business, culture, education, and policy, our programming is rooted in the educational and cultural development of our community — trusting in the power of art, dialogue, and ideas to combat bias and build a more inclusive society.