What happened when chop suey, a Chinese dish with American roots, encountered Jewish customers in New York at the turn of the century? A new Center for Women’s History installation in the Joyce B. Cowin Women’s History Niche sheds light on the vibrant, gastronomic collaboration between two ethnic communities. From debates in the Yiddish press […]
The New York Sari showcases the deep influence that South Asians have had on the culture of New York City and how individuals have drawn strength from tradition while looking clearly towards a bolder future of inclusion and progress. The New York Sari centers the sari as an essential part of the cultural fabric of New […]
In 2001, artist Kip Fulbeck began traveling the country photographing multiracial individuals of all ages and walks of life. Fulbeck’s work sought to address in words and images the one question that Hapa people are frequently asked — What are you? After photographing more than 1,200 people, the project culminated in the landmark book and exhibition Kip Fulbeck: […]
The first-ever exhibition at The New York Public Library to explore the history of Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) immigration to NYC, Niyū Yūrk highlights how the city has shaped the lives, identities, and creative practices of MENA communities, artists, and writers, while celebrating their enduring contributions to the city's cultural landscape and place in global […]
DID YOU EAT? (밥 먹었니?) New York Premiere Written and Performed by Zoë Kim Directed by Chris Yejin Ma-Yi Theater Company in residence at The Public Theater USE CODE "EATMAYI" […]
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Ready For Company and Other Family Tales: a one-woman play about family and legacy. An inheritance of stories and unfinished quests from this Jewish-Japanese-American family tree. With a complicated family history, Kim excavates meaning from small remembered moments, inherited souvenirs, the oft-repeated family tales (as well silent secrets) left for her to unpack. Told with […]
A conversation between the artist Sean Connelly and Professor Albert RefitiPresented by the Asian/Pacific/American Institute at NYU. Co-sponsored the Center for Collaborative Indigenous Research with Communities and Lands. A conversation between the artist Sean Connelly (2025 Artist-in-Residence) and Professor Albert Refiti (Auckland University of Technology). NYU campus access guidelines: This is an in-person event, open to […]
Understanding the Results of the Mayoral ElectionAfter this unprecedented mayoral election, what does the outcome mean for New York City? An expert panel discusses the results and how they will shape the direction of government policies, the future of the political parties, and the sense of belonging for different groups around the five boroughs. How […]
A conversation & game workshop with Nicole Wong, author of "Mahjong: House Rules from Across the Asian Diaspora" with Lisa Wong Macabasco.A step-by-step guide to Mahjong for new and seasoned players alike. For many third-culture kids in the Asian diaspora, the sight and sound of clacking mahjong tiles conjures deep-seated memories. Some learned to play […]