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Global non-profit org. The leading force in forging closer ties between Asia and the West through arts, education, policy and business. RTs not endorsements.
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We hold the victims & communities of the Monterey Park mass shooting in our thoughts & mourn with their families & loved ones. has donated to the Monterey Park Lunar New Year Victims Fund & joined other organizations in support. Donate here:
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Hopping into the new year at ! 🐇
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When you made a puppet but you forgot its name 😝 at Lunar New Year Family Day in New York. Celebrate Asian cultures and learn more about Asia with us! Find the next event at Asia Society New York here: asiasociety.org/new-york/events
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Great photos of 's last Leo Bar! 📸 Come to the next one on Feb. 16: bit.ly/3DFdB9B
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#TBT: Catch all the highlights from our epic Lunar New Year Leo Bar 🎉🎊 with a DJ set by @DJKaiSong, a VR experience from the @AMNH, and learning about @AsiaPolicy's #CenterforChinaAnalysis! Join the fun at our next Leo Bar on Thurs., Feb. 16: asiasociety.org/new-york/event
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In honor of #BlackHistoryMonth, takes us back to some pivotal moments when Black Americans and Asian Americans advocated for each other. Read the full thread here:
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Today kicks off #BlackHistoryMonth, a time to celebrate the impact of Black Americans on history, culture, and policy in the United States. Black Americans have stood beside Asian Americans, and vice versa, advocating to change public policy. Here are just a few examples...🧵
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#ICYMI: Here are some highlights from the Sundance Film Festival event hosted by , where they spotlighted Asian & Asian American filmmakers & talent ⬇️ Full recap here: bit.ly/3HkJR2S #Sundance2023
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5th year running! #ASNC brought Asian & Asian American filmmakers & talent to the forefront at #Sundance2023! Our Exec Director moderated discussions & celebrated Lunar New Year. Supporting these voices in film & beyond is crucial. #Sundance #AsiaSociety #AsiaSocietySF 🎬🎥🔥
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What a cool timelapse of this installation at Asia Society Museum in New York!
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👀 Watching the installation of Afruz Amighi’s “Spirit Canopy,” chain sculptures that will be showcased in our new exhibition “Comparative Hell: Arts of Asian Underworlds,” which opens Feb. 7! Learn more about our upcoming show and plan your visit here: asiasociety.org/new-york/plan-
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Featured in Asia Society Triennial, has always been a pioneer who pushes the boundaries of tradition with her art. Sikander recently dazzled New York again with her statue “NOW,” which crowned a New York courthouse:
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In late 2022, Japan’s PM Fumio Kishida released documents to address security challenges in the region. International House of Japan's Ken Jimbo () joins our experts to discuss what this means for diplomatic relations & more. Watch:
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UPCOMING: New exhibition opens on Feb. 7 and you can book tickets here 🔥 asiasociety.org/new-york/plan-
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Our new exhibition, “Comparative Hell: Arts of Asian Underworlds,” opens Feb. 7! Explore portrayals of hell across the Asian religious traditions of Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism, and Islam at Asia Society Museum in New York. Plan your visit: asiasociety.org/new-york/plan-
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Last October, artist Hayaki Nishigaki talked about his artistic journey and the reasons for choosing Godzilla as his motif and using traditional Japanese painting techniques as his methods. Check out the video archive on our YouTube channel.