The First American Pavilion in the Gwangju Biennale Questions Notions of National Identity
Titled "Rhythmic Vibrations," the pavilion features a polyphony of Asian, Asian American and Asian Diasporic voices.
Asian Art Museum of San Francisco
The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco is located at 200 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA. The institution was established in 1966 and is dedicated to the collection, preservation and interpretation of Asian art and culture. Located in the Civic Center, it is housed in a historic building that was formerly the city’s Main Library, redesigned by architect Gae Aulenti. The museum’s extensive collection includes over 18,000 objects spanning 6,000 years, featuring artworks from China, Japan, Korea, India and Southeast Asia. Notable pieces include a 6th-century Chinese Buddha triad and a collection of Japanese samurai armor. Past exhibitions include “Tattoos in Japanese Prints” and “Emperors’ Treasures: Chinese Art from the National Palace Museum, Taipei.” The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco also offers educational programs, workshops and cultural events, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of Asian art and heritage. Read more about Museums.
“Weaving Stories” Explores the Importance of Textiles in Southeast Asia
The "Weaving Stories" exhibition at the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco showcases an archive of Southeast Asian textile work.
The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco Has Agreed to Return Ancient Thai Relics
Thai archaeologists believe that the relics were stolen and looted from the Nong Hong and Khao Lon temples over 1,000 years ago.
