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SUMMARY:ChuanFest – An AAPI Contemporary Performance Festival @ Manhattan
DESCRIPTION:ChuanFest is a four-day performance festival featuring AAPI and immigrant artists across poetry\, movement\, performance\, and installation.  Six shows\, one durational installation\, one performance ritual\, one poetry workshop\, one community party\, four days\, two venues. \nChuanFest is an AAPI interdisciplinary performance festival organized by the award-winning in-version ensemble. The Festival\, spanning four days (July 9–July 12)\, has six main shows alongside an interactive installation\, a prelude poetry workshop\, and a community gathering with food-making\, across two venues in the East Village and Astoria\, Queens. \nLineup \nProgram A (Day 1 and Day 3): \n\nHAMLETMACHINE (Performance\, Movement) by ZIWEI子维\nBefore it Hurts (Movement\, Poetry) by Jillian Faye Garibaldi & Cerulean long\nI am that I am (Choreopoem) by Hung Ha with opening After the Burning (Performance) by Wisteria Deng\n\nProgram B (Day 2 and Day 4): \n\nStudy of Skin (Lecture Performance) by Jane Jian Su\nEven Monkeys Fall From Trees (Solo Performance\, Theater) by Stella Oh\nSeekSaw (Performance) by Jieru Wang\n\nFree Programs: \n\nVanishing 4.0 – Recollection (Durational Performance\, Interactive Installation): Day 1–4 throughout the festival\nVanishing 2.0 – Community Gathering (Food sharing & network event): Day 3\nTo the Other Shore (Poetry Workshop): June 28 at Accent Sisters Union Square\n\n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/day-pass-chuanfest-manhattan/
LOCATION:122 Community Center\, 150 1st Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,In Person,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T190000
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SUMMARY:Genius on Display: Designing for the FIFA World Cup with Rich Tu
DESCRIPTION:Join Poster House for an evening with Rich Tu\, a creative director and educator\, as well as the designer of the 2026 FIFA World Cup poster for New York and New Jersey. Tu will discuss the evolution of World Cup posters and take you through the creative process behind his 2026 design for the event. \nRich Tu (@rich_tu) is an award-winning artist and creative based in New York City. He is a partner and executive creative director at the branding agency Sunday Afternoon. Tu has also held creative leadership roles at Jones Knowles Ritchie\, MTV Entertainment Group\, and Nike Inc. He won the ADC Young Guns award and recently received the prestigious Paul Manship Medallion for significant contributions to the Art Directors Club and the creative industry. \nTu received his BFA in Communication from Rutgers University and a Masters Degree in Illustration from the School of Visual Arts (SVA) in New York. He currently teaches design at SVA and is the co-founder of the COLORFUL awards with the One Club for Creativity\, an organization dedicated to creating opportunities for early career creatives.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/genius-on-display-designing-for-the-fifa-world-cup-with-rich-tu/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Art,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T210000
DTSTAMP:20260624T151754Z
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT! - Potluck Asian America Presents: Dinner & Book Talk with Artist/Illustrator Ria Sim
DESCRIPTION:$25 Tickets (includes a copy of her book)\nDinner & Book Talk with Artist Ria Sim\, Author of “Dear New York\, I Love You”\nJoin us for an evening with illustrator Ria Sim (@coffeecakescafe)\, who will discuss her art book\, Dear New York\, I Love You: An Artist’s Celebration of the City\, which celebrates New York’s colorful streets\, classic haunts\, and simple pleasures. \nRia sees the best in the city. She’s moved by the simplicity of the buildings against the sky\, a single flower on a not-so-clean sidewalk\, and the ever-rotating\, meticulously curated decorations adorning a brownstone in the West Village. She draws everything from strangers’ doorsteps and snow-covered yellow cabs\, as well as historic landmarks like the Stonewall Inn to newer\, beloved institutions such as Spongies Cafe in Chinatown. \nIn addition to the discussion\, admission includes a hardcover copy of her book Dear New York\, I Love You: An Artist’s Celebration of the City that Ria can sign\, as well as a buffet dinner featuring the famously delicious\, light\, and airy Hong Kong-style paper-wrapped spongecakes in a wide array of original and special flavors from one of the inspirations behind her drawings: Spongies Cafe! \n \nThe event location will be held in the Flatiron/Union Square area in Manhattan and shared only with confirmed RSVPs. \nAbout Ria Sim: Ria is a self-taught illustrator and is the creator of the popular Instagram account @coffeecakescafe. She was born in Indonesia and lived in the Bay Area after her family immigrated from China. In 2022\, Ria moved to New York City.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/potluck-asian-america-presents-dinner-book-talk-with-artist-illustrator-ria-sim/
CATEGORIES:Art,Author Interview,Book
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T180000
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SUMMARY:Radical Relations: Creative Conversations on Solidarity\, Legacy\, Activism + Art
DESCRIPTION:Join us for creative conversations on solidarity\, legacy\, activism + art with Akemi Kochiyama-Ladson\, traci kato-kiriyama + special guests. \n\n\n\nAlongside a few special guests\, the afternoon will feature: \nAkemi Kochiyama-Ladson speaking on the Yuri Kochiyama Solidarity Project\, which honors Yuri’s legacy and carries on her commitment to bring people together and build cross movement\, cross racial solidarity in support of human rights\, dignity\, and self-determination for all oppressed people. \ntraci kato-kiriyama reading from their book of poetry\, Navigating With(out) Instruments and talking about a new installation-performance-community organizing project linking actions and conversations on provenance\, Reparations\, solidarity\, collective healing\, and the reclamation of “items” that are missing/stolen/lost. \nMFA Design for Social Innovation at the School of Visual Arts is excited to host this event at the DSI studio in Chelsea\, New York City\, to share projects\, engage in conversations\, mingle over snacks\, and stimulate meaningful interaction and connections among all present. \nPLEASE SAVE THE DATE + RSVP \n\n\nAccessibility Notice: MFA DSI wants to ensure persons with disabilities have access to this event. If you are a person with a disability who requires additional accommodations to access or participate in this event\, please reach out to us at dsiinfo@sva.edu
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/radical-relations/
LOCATION:SVA\, 136 W. 21 Street\, 5th flr.\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activism,Art,Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T200000
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SUMMARY:Calligraphy\, Music & Mandarin Meetup – Your Monthly Cultural Escape
DESCRIPTION:Step into a beautiful evening where art\, music\, and language come alive. Each month\, experience captivating live performances featuring some of China’s most iconic instruments — from the graceful guqin (古琴) to the ethereal\, harp-like konghou (箜篌) and the lush\, harmonizing sheng (笙)— performed by talented musicians who bring these ancient sounds to life.  \nAs music fills the room\, slow down and immerse yourself in the serene practice of Chinese calligraphy\, guided by a master calligrapher. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced\, you’ll receive hands-on guidance — all materials (ink\, paper\, brushes) are provided.  \nWant to practice Mandarin? Join our Mandarin Language Table during intermission for a fun\, relaxed conversation with support from our language instructors.  \nEnjoy tea and light refreshments\, meet fellow culture lovers\, and experience a unique night of art and connection in the heart of NYC!  \nNo experience is needed — just bring your curiosity! We can’t wait to share this inspiring evening with you.  \nThis program is in partnership with the US-China Music Institute of the Bard College Conservatory of Music.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/calligraphy-music-mandarin-meetup-your-monthly-cultural-escape/
LOCATION:China Institute of America\, 100 Washington Street\, New York\, NY\, 10006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
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SUMMARY:Art Exhibit: Shared Lines: Asian American Stories on Route 66
DESCRIPTION:Route 66 might be the U.S.’s most famous highway. Traversing the country from Santa Monica\, CA to Chicago\, IL\, it’s been immortalized in songs\, books\, and movies. But along that iconic highway are stories that are far lesser known. \nWith a grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation\, illustrator Sammy Yuen set out on a roadtrip to capture those stories. This exhibition — coinciding with Route 66’s 100th anniversary this fall — brings some of them to life. \nLike the stone guardian lions that appeared out of nowhere in Amboy\, CA\, a former ghost town purchased by Japanese American restaurateur and preservationist\, Albert Okura. The water towers in Kingman\, AZ that once supported operations of the railroad built by Chinese laborers. The Chinese American Museum of Chicago\, housed in an erstwhile tofu factory donated by Chinese immigrant and grocery magnate Raymond Lee. \n“This whole journey started with my first exhibition at Pearl River Mart\,” says Sammy. “Showing my new exhibition there brings it back\, full circle. I also like the idea of exploring Asian American communities outside of New York City’s Chinatowns. Beyond Manhattan and Flushing. Sometimes it’s just a strip mall or restaurants spread out in an area. But the stories of the people are often the same.” \nJoin us for the opening reception on June 6. Attendance is free but registration is appreciated. \n\nOn view June 6 through Sept. 27 in the Pearl River Mart gallery at 452 Broadway\nFree and open to the public every day from 11 AM to 7 PM\nLearn more in our interview with Sammy\n\nSpecial thanks to the National Trust for Historic Preservation\, who provided curation for this exhibition. \nThis exhibition is dedicated to Sammy’s father\, Sammy Yuen\, Sr. (1935 to 2026)\, for his unwavering support of the people he loved. \nAbout the Artist\nSammy Yuen is an artist\, illustrator\, designer\, writer\, and martial arts instructor. He is the recipient of multiple grants\, including awards from the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council\, the National Trust for Historic Preservation\, and the Asian American Arts Alliance. His work has been exhibited at Pearl River Mart\, the Chinese American Museum of Chicago\, and Google Arts & Culture. He is currently developing a multi-generational picture book inspired by his family’s martial arts legacy. \nWith over 20 years of experience in the publishing industry\, he has created book covers — including more than 35 New York Times bestsellers — as well as marketing and advertising materials\, animated videos\, and social media assets. Across all of his work\, his goal is to tell stories that engage audiences and spark conversation.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/shared-lines-asian-american-stories-on-route-66/
LOCATION:Pearl River Mart Gallery – Soho\, 452 Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Art Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T170000
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SUMMARY:W.O.W. Project: Storefront Origins\, Arts Activism\, and the Worlds We Build
DESCRIPTION:In this opening conversation\, Mei Lum and Diane Wong will revisit the origins of W.O.W—from their early kitchen table conversations to its evolution into a community arts initiative that centers women\, queer\, non-binary\, and trans Asian youth as stewards of Chinatown’s creative culture. Grounded in personal stories and collective memory\, this dialogue invites us to pause and to consider how spaces like W.O.W. speak to the possibility of a neighborhood defined by people rather than by profit\, where value is measured through cultural continuity and collective belonging rather than speculative capital. The conversation also opens up questions about the tensions and possibilities of doing cultural work in a moment shaped by ongoing struggles over land\, safety\, and displacement—and how we might imagine the next decade together. \nThe conversation will be moderated by W.O.W.’s youth leaders and alumni. Whether you’ve been part of W.O.W. since the beginning or are just getting to know the work\, we welcome you to join us for an evening of reflection\, celebration\, and community.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/w-o-w-project-storefront-origins-arts-activism-and-the-worlds-we-build/
LOCATION:Wing On Wo & Co\, 26 Mott Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activism,Art,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T130627Z
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SUMMARY:Dome Cartographies: Scribble Scores\, Archival Projections\, + Music
DESCRIPTION:(Please note that the Park closes at dusk\, no one will be admitted once the park closes)\n\n\nCelebrate the arrival of spring with artist Natalia Nakazawa at a vibrant evening of art\, music\, food and community at Socrates Sculpture Park. This special event takes place within and around the sculpture\, Dome Cartographies\, on Saturday\, May 2nd from 5 – 9 pm. Welcoming all ages\, Scribble Scores is an imaginative participatory workshop by artist Nicole Lattuca and musician Matthew Mottel. Through colorful graphic scores\, children and adults alike are invited to explore experimental music-making\, no prior musical experience required. At sunset\, there will be live projections of a reimagined CHARAS archives\, followed by music performances by Matthew Mottel and Art Jones\, closing out an intimate evening in the park. \nSchedule:\n5:00 – 6:30 pm: Parents in the Avant Garde open play workshop – Scribble Scores and Collaborative Performances in and around Dome Cartographies.\n6:30 – 7:30 pm: Dinner in the Dome!! BBQ Picnic – bring a blanket\n7:30 – 9:00 pm: Sunset Projection of CHARAS archives + live music/dance with Matt Mottel and Art Jones \nBIOS\nNatalia Nakazawa is a Queens-based interdisciplinary artist and educator whose work spans painting\, textiles\, and social practice. As a child of Latin American (Uruguayan) and Asian (Japanese American\, yonsei) diasporas\, she draws on complex cultural legacies to explore identity\, migration\, and storytelling. Through collaborative\, community-driven projects\, Nakazawa blurs the boundaries between education\, activism\, and art\, inviting collective participation. Her jacquard textiles incorporate images from open-access museum collections\, often highlighting historical moments of cultural exchange. These works serve as tactile archives; places to critically engage with memory. She holds an MFA from California College of the Arts\, an MSEd from Queens College\, and a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design. Her work has been shown at institutions including The Met\, Wave Hill\, and Kunsthal Extra City. Nakazawa has participated in numerous residencies and her work is held in collections such as The Rockefeller Foundation and Memorial Sloan Kettering.https://www.natalianakazawa.com/\n@nakazawastudio \nNicole Lattuca (Parents in the Avant Garde) is an artist\, curator\, designer\, educator\, and mom of a toddler. Her creative work  seeks dialogue with the histories or nuances of a place to facilitate learning environments\, design engagements\, and celebrate the beauty of communities and place. She creates a focused attention to the design\, atmosphere\, and hospitality of every program and workshop. Nicole is Co-Founder of Parents in the Avant Garde and a Teaching Artist at Dia Beacon\, Catskill Art Space\, and Bethel Woods. Nicole holds an MA in Exhibition and Museum Studies from San Francisco Art Institute.https://www.nicolelattuca.com/Parents in the Avant Garde @parentsintheavantgarde \nMatthew Mottel (Parents in the Avant Garde) is an artist\, musician and researcher/writer who enlivens primary source materials and creates collaborative artworks that amplify knowledge and provide access to subterranean culture. Social activism and cultural community are threads that run throughout his extensive body of performances\, videos\,  sculptures and music. Mottel’s comprehensive artistic foraging stems from his native New York upbringing. In 2015\, he collectively levitated Vice Media HQ into the East River in a performance ritual organized by his band Talibam! He is currently a professor of Media Art at both Brooklyn College and New Jersey City University. He was awarded a Social Practice CUNY Fellowship for 2022-2023. https://www.mattmottel.info/\n@talibamnyc \nArt Jones works with moving images\, sound\, and installation. His object-based work explores the relationships between collective memory\, history and power at specific times and places. Jones’ dj/vj audiovisual performances often utilize mainstream media and popular culture as raw material to be sampled and remixed in order to examine implicit meanings or suggest new ones. He has performed and collaborated with a variety of musicians and artists and has exhibited in the U.S. and internationally at venues including Ars Electronica\, Tate Gallery\, Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning\, Times Art Center Berlin\, and MoMa. He works in a variety of old and new media interfaces and continues to perform at various locations.\n@artjones3000
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/dome-cartographies-scribble-scores-archival-projections-music/
LOCATION:Socrates Sculpture Park\, 32-01 Vernon Boulevard\, Queens\, NY\, 11106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T183000
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SUMMARY:ACC Voices: Art at the Intersection of Social Change
DESCRIPTION:A conversation exploring how art inspires and drives social change.\n\n\nHow do artists and arts professionals activate their practices to create meaningful change? On Thursday\, April 30\, 2026 from 6:30-8:30 PM ET ACC Voices: Art at the Intersection of Social Change will explore the powerful role of art in driving social impact and fostering mutual understanding. \nThe conversation features independent curator and Co-Founder of Art at a Time Like This\, Barbara Pollack\, alongside Mei Ann Teo\, Artistic Director of Pink Fang. Together\, they will share insights on how creative practices can respond to urgent global issues and spark dialogue across communities. A reception with light bites and refreshments will follow the discussion. While this event is free and open to the public\, pre-registration is required\, and space is limited. Register by April 23. \nDoors will open at 6:15 PM. Guests are encouraged to arrive before 6:30 PM to fully enjoy the program. \nBarbara Pollack is an arts writer and curator with a focus on artists responding to socio-political crises. She has written about contemporary art for such publications as the Village Voice\, Vanity Fair\, the New York Times\, Art in America\, Artnet\, Ocula\, Ursula and many others. \nConsidered a leading expert on Chinese contemporary art\, Pollack has published books\, monographs and essays focusing on this field. She has consistently curated shows at museums and galleries\, in the US and China. Based on her research in this field\, she received two grants from Asian Cultural Council and the prestigious Creative Capital/Warhol Foundation Arts Writers Grant. \nPollack is also the co-founder and co-director of Art at a Time Like This Inc.\, a 501c3 arts organization that provides platforms for free expression for a global range of artists. \nMei-Ann Teo makes theatre & film at the intersection of artistic/civic/contemplative practice. As a director/devisor/dramaturg\, Teo creates across genres\, including music theatre\, intermedial participatory work\, reimagining classics\, and documentary theatre. Profiled in American Theatre’s Role Call: Theatre Workers to Watch\, Teo’s work has toured the U.S. and internationally. \nTeo was the director featured at the MIT’s Symposium “Next Wave: The Future of Asian American Theatre”\, and has presented at national conferences including Literary Managers and Dramaturgs of the Americas\, Association for Theatre in Higher Education\, Consortium of Asian American Theaters and Artists\, Network of Ensemble Theatres\, and Arts In the One World. \nTeo was the first cohort for the Hemera Foundation Tending Space Fellowship and ArtEquity Facilitator Training and has received grants and fellowships from the Center for Cultural Innovation\, the Asian Cultural Council\, Network of Ensemble Theatres\, Performance Project at University Settlement\, and Lower Manhattan Cultural Council.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/acc-voices-art-at-the-intersection-of-social-change/
LOCATION:8 W 38th St 3rd floor\, 8 West 38th Street\, #3rd floor\, New York\, NY\, 10018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activism,Art,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T170000
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SUMMARY:CTAF Workshop on Motion Design\, Animation and Illustration Portfolio Review
DESCRIPTION:Get 1-on-1 feedback from professional motion designers\, animators\, illustrators\, VFX\, and compositing artists from major companies and more!\n\n\nImportant INFO: Entrance Fee: $10 for students\, $15* for non-students. Payable to the museum MOCA at its ticket office in person. 100% goes to benefit MOCA\, Museum of Chinese in America. \n  \nDate: Saturday\, April 25th @ 2 – 5 pm \nLocation: MOCA at 215 Centre St\, New York\, NY \nLimited spots available. Register soon! \nFeaturing \n✶ Panel Discussion: Breaking into the Entertainment and Advertising industries \n✶ One-on-One Reel Review: With professional artists from the industry \n✶ Get feedback from: Professional motion designers\, animators\, illustrators\, VFX and compositing artists from major companies\, and more! \nEntrance Fee: $10 for students\, $15* for non-students. Payable to the museum MOCA at its ticket office in person. 100% goes to benefit MOCA\, Museum of Chinese in America.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/ctaf-workshop-on-motion-design-animation-and-illustration-portfolio-review/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:Art,In Person,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T170000
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SUMMARY:Siyan Wang: Mother Warriors (Artist Talk)
DESCRIPTION:Siyan Wong’s paintings depict immigrant Chinese women working in garment factories\, restaurants\, homecare\, and street vendors. Inspired by the immigrant dreams of a better life and the reality of survival in a dehumanizing economy\, Wong notes that her paintings\, “make the lives of Chinese women\, and the working poor\, visible while directing the viewers’ gaze to their body and soul as they toil.” A self-taught artist\, Wong’s outsider painting style\, replete with decorative patterning\, shallow pictorial space and panning compositions\, offer a closely observed\, non-filtered\, cinematic view of the unrelenting struggles\, yet earnest fortitude of her subjects. \nIn collaboration with New York Artists Equity (NYAE)\, Siyan also presents two simultaneous exhibits exploring the immigrant experience: \n“Familiar Stranger” featuring artworks by Luisa Henao\, Ying Hung\, Sharon Cheuk Wun Lee\, Elim Mak\, and Mary Ting. \n“Immigration in America” featuring artworks by NYC high school students \nExhibition Dates: 3/12/26 – 4/11/26\nOpening Reception: Thursday\, March 12th\, 6 – 8pm\nArtist Talk: Saturday March 21st\, 3 – 5pm
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/siyan-wang-mother-warriors-artist-talk/
LOCATION:Equity Gallery\, 245 Broome Street\, New York\, NY
CATEGORIES:Art,In Person
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260318
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260730
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SUMMARY:Busy\, Busy Towns: Moving Images of a Changing Asia
DESCRIPTION:This selection of works from the Asia Society Museum Collection explore how rapidly evolving cultural\, political\, and ecological issues have shaped urban landscapes across contemporary Asia\, and in particular China\, Indonesia\, and Taiwan. The exhibition presents seven works featuring the artists Song Dong\, Chen Shaoxiong\, Tromarama\, and Chen Chieh-jen. The innovative range of styles implemented to produce these moving images—through stop-motion animation of woodcuts\, ink painting\, or embroidery—among other methods\, speaks to the creative depth and diversity of the region. The artists explore the dynamic energy of cities\, whether fueled by consumerism and gentrification or by collapsing industries and environmental degradation. Actively reflecting on the regeneration of cityscapes and the subsequent impact on urban lives\, these works initiate a renewed dialogue with the current exhibition\, (Re)Generations: Rina Bannerjee\, Bryon Kim\, and Howardena Pindell amid the Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller 3rd Collection.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/busy-busy-towns-moving-images-of-a-changing-asia/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Art,Art Exhibit
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260318
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260729
DTSTAMP:20260731T150944Z
CREATED:20260720T222654Z
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SUMMARY:A Legacy Continued: Recent Acquisitions to the Asia Society Museum Collection
DESCRIPTION:A Legacy Continued features recent acquisitions received from Sandra Ferry Rockefeller and Hope Aldrich in honor of their parents\, John D. Rockefeller 3rd and Blanchette Hooker Rockefeller. These gifts were originally part of Mr. and Mrs. Rockefeller’s personal collection\, and this display celebrates their homecoming. These pieces complement other works within the museum collection\, some of which are included in this exhibition. Together\, they offer greater opportunities for comparative studies among them. \nTwo Chola bronze statues of Hindu deities from Hope Aldrich—a Shiva and a Satyabhama—add to the already magnificent group of Indian Chola bronzes in the collection. From Sandra Ferry\, two lovely gilt bronze Chinese Buddhist statues augment the museum’s existing Chinese Buddhist sculptures\, while the addition of three Thai works furthers the collection’s strength in Southeast Asian sculpture. See Selected Works in the Exhibition to preview some of these important gifts.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/a-legacy-continued-recent-acquisitions-to-the-asia-society-museum-collection/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Art,Art Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T190000
DTSTAMP:20260104T202442Z
CREATED:20260104T033527Z
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SUMMARY:VESSELS: Cotton King and A.I. God with Taeyoon Choi
DESCRIPTION:Join Taeyoon Choi presenting Cotton King and A.I. God\, a lecture performance unpacking the hidden ties between the cotton industry and A.I.\n\n\nCelebrating the launch of Attensity!\, the Strother School of Radical Attention (SoRA) holds a series of four participatory events where we will collectively create and test-drive vessels for human attention. Over the course of four weeks\, four hosts will activate the Sanctuary Gallery in DUMBO with sound\, film\, objects and movement\, and lecture performance. \nOn February 22\, visual artist and educator Taeyoon Choi presents Cotton King and A.I. God\, a lecture performance unpacking the hidden ties between the cotton industry and A.I. Taeyoon guides us through his research with a custom interactive tool and music\, making accessible connections between vast temporal and spatial distances while conveying the complexity of relationships between big tech and invisible labor. We will move through the attentional paths created by his alternative historical map\, navigating the shadows of technologies which may at first glance appear ahistorical. \nThis performance debuted at Seoul National University in November 2025\, and a related site-specific work is featured in the exhibition Technology of Relations at MASS MoCA\, on view from February 21. \n  \nImage: Taeyoon Choi\, Cotton King A.I. God\, Acrylics on Canvas\, 2025. Courtesy of the artist \n  \nAbout the artist \nTaeyoon Choi (Detroit\, MI) explores the poetics of science\, technology\, society\, and human relations. He works with computer programming\, drawing\, and writing\, oftentimes in collaboration with fellow artists\, experts and community members. His projects\, participatory workshops\, performances\, and installations were presented at the New Museum of Contemporary Art\, Whitney Museum of American Art\, Los Angeles County Museum of Art\, Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center\, Van Alen Institute\, M+ Museum and more. Choi co-founded the School for Poetic Computation and taught classes there until 2020. Currently\, he teaches Digital Art at Wayne State University\, and serves on the board of AFIELD\, an international network of changemakers.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/vessels-cotton-king-and-a-i-god-with-taeyoon-choi/
LOCATION:Strother School of Radical Attention\, 55 Washington Street\, ## 736\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T170000
DTSTAMP:20260216T103652Z
CREATED:20260216T103652Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk and Exhibition: Touch Frequencies: Amy Cheng & Avani Patel
DESCRIPTION:Art Exhibit: TOUCH FREQUENCIES: Amy Cheng & Avani Patel\nFeb 7 – 28\, 2026 \nArtist Talk: Sat\, Feb 21\, 3 – 5 pm \nViewing Hours: Thursday– Saturday\, 1- 6 pm and by appointment \nPS122 Gallery is pleased to present Touch Frequencies\, an exhibition featuring two Asian- American abstract painters who use a visual vocabulary infused with patterning\, repetition\, and ornamentation. Their penchant for working this way aligns them more with Eastern and Middle Eastern art in contrast to the Greek and Roman-based Western art tradition that emphasizes the primacy of the figure in painting. Pattern\, repetition\, and ornamentation are endemic in nature — it is in fact\, how nature is structured — and are primal in their rhythmic connection to the human nervous system. \nAlthough Cheng and Patel share a love of abstraction and ornamentation\, their focus and approach diverge in meaningful ways: Cheng works at the intersection of science\, art\, and ancient philosophies to explore the mysteries of the universe at both macro and micro levels. She paints what exists but cannot be seen. She focuses on the hard question of consciousness — something people assume is generated by brains — yet current science is discovering that  consciousness may be fundamental\, part of the fabric of the universe\, that allows access by all\nliving beings\, whether microbial\, vegetal\, aquatic\, animal\, or human. In contrast\, Patel’s work is rooted in the human and cultural realm\, drawing from ecology\, memory\, and the sensory joy of color and material. Rooted in memories of her parents’ garden in India and the U.S.\, her work explores belonging amid urban change and how materials embody emotion\, history\, and renewal. By merging personal memory with ecological and cultural imagery\, she honors the interdependence of nature and culture to inspire viewers to see and interpret the world anew. By merging personal memory with ecological and cultural imagery\, she creates spaces for pause\, tenderness\, and reconnection. \nARTISTS\nAmy Cheng lives and works in New York City. She was born in Taiwan\, raised in Brazil\, Oklahoma\, and Texas. She is a widely exhibited painter who maintains a parallel career in public art. Her paintings and works on paper are held in a number of corporate and public collections including the Hyde Collection\, Glens Falls\, NY\, Sheraton Hotels\, Brussels\, Belgium\, Florida- Atlantic University\, Boca Raton\, FL\, Novartis Pharmaceuticals\, Philadelphia\, PA\, New York University Langone Medical Center\, New York\, NY\, and Hewlett-Packard\, San Francisco\, CA. She has completed a dozen permanent commissions fabricated in mosaic\, glass\, ceramic\, terrazzo and more. These include projects at the Seattle-Tacoma Int’l Airport\, WA\, the Howard St. El Station\, Chicago\, IL\, the 25 th Avenue Subway Station\, Brooklyn\, NY\, and Western State Hospital\, Lakewood\, WA. She has received two New York Foundation for the Arts Painting Fellowships\, a\nSenior Research/Lecture Fulbright to USP\, São Paulo\, Brazil\, and a Fulbright Teaching Fellowship at Renmin University\, Beijing\, China. She is a Professor Emerita of the Art Department at the State University of New York at New Paltz. \nwww.amychengstudio.com\n@amycheng.studio \nAvani Patel\, born in Mumbai\, India in 1976\, immigrated with her family to Pennsylvania at the age of eleven. She holds a BA from Pennsylvania State University and an MFA from the Tyler School of Art at Temple University. Patel’s paintings have been exhibited widely across the United States and internationally. From 2003 to 2006\, her work was shown at the American Embassy’s ambassador residence in Panama\, where she also led community workshops and collaborative installations. In 2005\, she was invited to the White House by Laura Bush and Colin Powell in recognition of her participation in the U.S. Department of State’s Art in Embassies program. Patel has contributed to significant public art initiatives\, including America’s Chinatown Voices in New York City and a public art project in Lillestrøm\, Norway. Her work has been reviewed and featured in Hyperallergic\, Artnet\, and The Woven Tale Press\, and is held in private and corporate collections in the United States and abroad. In 2025\, she was selected for the ArtBridge and CAMBA Affordable Housing public art project in Brooklyn. Patel lives and works in Brooklyn\, New York. \nhttps://www.avanirpatel.com                                                                                                                              @unique_avani
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/artist-talk-and-exhibition-touch-frequencies-amy-cheng-avani-patel/
LOCATION:PS122 Gallery\, 150 1st Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Art Exhibit,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T200000
DTSTAMP:20260203T122509Z
CREATED:20260203T115623Z
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SUMMARY:Weeds: A Germinating Theory Book Launch with author Kwan Queenie Li and Curator Kelly Ma
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the New York book launch for Weeds: A Germinating Theory by artist Kwan Queenie Li who will be joined by curator Kelly Ma in a lively discussion about this brand new book published by MACK as part of their new Sightlines series featuring essays looking at architecture from distinct points of view\, each taking the perspective of a particular entity\, history\, discipline\, or form of writing.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/weeds-a-germinating-theory-book-launch-with-author-kwan-queenie-li-and-curator-kelly-ma/
LOCATION:Head Hi\, 146 Flushing Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11205
CATEGORIES:Art,Book,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T180000
DTSTAMP:20260212T103746Z
CREATED:20260122T103745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T103746Z
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SUMMARY:Trans Caribbean: Queer and Trans Arts\, Rights\, and Activism
DESCRIPTION:Co-organized by the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CLACS) and The Latinx Project at NYU. Co-sponsored by the Center for the Study of Gender and Sexuality (CSGS)\, Hemispheric Institute\, Asian/Pacific/American Institute at NYU\, and the Center for the Study of Africa and the African Diaspora (CSAAD). \nDETAILS & REGISTRATION \nAs trans rights and embodiment are under attack in the United States\, trans activists and legal activists are advancing a broad trans rights agenda across the Caribbean. Colombia’s proposed Ley Integral Trans\, for instance\, aims to protect the rights of transgender and non-binary individuals\, while ensuring their full equality and participation in all areas of society. Meanwhile\, like millions of others\, queer and trans people in the Caribbean have historically lived across and beyond national boundaries. Our invited guests discuss their experiences of advocating for trans rights\, sustaining creative practice\, and convening community while crossing gendered\, legal\, and geographic boundaries. The conversations will be accompanied by two performances that illustrate the complexity of living life across boundaries. \nThe first panel\, focused on the struggle for rights\, recognition\, and equality in Colombia\, stages a conversation between Liga de Salud Trans activists Juli Salamanca Cortés and Yoko Ruiz and their artistic collaborators\, photographer Camila Falquez and author Cesar Vallejo. Moderated by Professor Bel Olid (University of Chicago). \nThe second panel examines the Trans Caribbean through its artistic\, social\, and legal movements through a conversation with advocate and program strategist Dane Lewis\, interdisciplinary artist Edrimael Delgado Reyes (LaBoriVogue)\, installation and performance artist Carlos Martiel\, and Black Trans Liberation activist Qween Jean. Moderated by Professor Leo Douglas (NYU Liberal Studies). This panel threads together experiences that cross Cuba\, Jamaica\, Haiti\, Puerto Rico\, and the United States. \nThe closing reception features performances by poet Suzanne Persard\, poet Darrel Alejandro Holnes\, and artist Edrimael Delgado Reyes. Persard is published in the poetry anthology I Will Not Go: Translations\, Transformations\, and Chutney Fractals (Kaya Press\, 2024)\, and Holnes is published in When Language Broke Open: An Anthology of Queer and Trans Black Writers of Latin American Descent (University of Arizona Press\, 2023). \nAccessibility note: This event is free and open to the public with RSVP. The building has a wheelchair ramp and elevator. For any questions or to notify us of additional accommodation requests\, please email clacs@nyu.edu at least a week prior to the event. \nImage: Samantha Siagama\, Trans-Indigenous Leader. Shot in Santuario\, Risaralda\, Colombia\, May 2023\, as a part of the Series ” Compañerx” created alongside Stylist Lorena Maza\, writer César Vallejo and trans activists Juli Salamanca and Yoko Ruiz.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/trans-caribbean-queer-and-trans-arts-rights-and-activism/
LOCATION:Espacio de Culturas\, 53 Washington Square South\, New York\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Education,History,In Person,Legal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T150000
DTSTAMP:20260204T182328Z
CREATED:20260204T182328Z
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SUMMARY:Lunar New Year Abrons Arts Afternoon
DESCRIPTION:Abrons Arts Center\, lucky risograph and The W.O.W. Project hosts an afternoon of all-ages arts activities\, karaoke\, and a lion dance performance to celebrate the year of the fire horse. We invite you to imagine what an abundant new year will look like for the Chinatown and Abrons communities. \nThis event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/lunar-new-year-abrons-arts-afternoon/
LOCATION:Abrons Art Center\, 466 Grand St\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Arts and Crafts,In Person
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260914
DTSTAMP:20260818T235641Z
CREATED:20260818T235641Z
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SUMMARY:Noguchi’s New York
DESCRIPTION:In 1922\, Isamu Noguchi first moved to New York—a city that would remain his on-again\, off-again home for the remainder of his life. Though he was an avid traveler who built meaningful connections and temporary homes around the world\, Noguchi always returned to New York. It was here that he created some of his most iconic artworks and imagined countless others. \nThis exhibition examines Noguchi’s deep and dynamic relationship with New York City\, exploring how its material\, cultural\, social\, and political landscape indelibly transformed his artwork and thinking\, and how he in turn transformed the city. It also highlights Noguchi’s unflagging attempts to give back by sculpting communal spaces for exploration and play—efforts often thwarted\, most notably by the influential NYC Parks Commissioner Robert Moses. \nNoguchi’s New York encompasses more than 50 works\, including sculptures\, project models\, photographs\, and archival materials. The exhibition also brings to life Noguchi’s visions for unrealized playgrounds and playground equipment through a series of hand-painted animated films by Jack Cunningham and Nicolas Ménard of Eastend Western. \nOrganized on the 40th anniversary of The Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden Museum\, this exhibition celebrates the Museum itself as one of Noguchi’s most profound gifts to this city he called home. \nPhoto credit: Isamu Noguchi\, 1980
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/noguchis-new-york/
LOCATION:Noguchi Museum\, Noguchi Museum\, 9-01 33rd Rd\, Astoria\, NY 11106\, USA\, Astoria\, NY\, 11106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Art Exhibit,Photography
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T170000
DTSTAMP:20260104T190540Z
CREATED:20260104T032650Z
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SUMMARY:The Art of  Illumination at the Old American Can Factory with Behnaz Karjoo
DESCRIPTION:A one day workshop exploring the meditative art of Islamic Illumination\, tazhib\, with NY based artist Behnaz Karjoo.\n\n\nThe Art of Islamic Illumination (tazhib)\nReed Society is delighted to present Behnaz Karjoo to guide you through the intricate art of Islamic Illumination. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to explore the beauty of this artform\, held in Brooklyn\, NY. \nNo prior experience needed.\nThis is a full day program. \nAbout the Artist: Born in Tehran\, Iran\, Behnaz Karjoo is a recognized Iranian-American artist. She studied jewelry design and photography at the Fashion Institute of Technology before embarking on the classical arts. Under the mentorship of Mujgan Baskoylu\, a distinguished master in Turkish illumination\, miniature painting\, and paper cutting\, Behnaz began her practice and earned her ijazet\, a certificate of mastery in illumination\, in 2016. In addition to tazhib\, she practices miniature art and square kufic calligraphy. She is a member of the New York Islamic Arts collective\, and she collaborates regularly with Reed Society for the Sacred Arts. \nBehnaz has exhibited her works internationally\, including San Francisco\, New York\, Philadelphia\, Washington D.C.\, Istanbul\, Kuwait City\, Sharjah and other cities. Her workshops and lectures have drawn audiences from around the world\, where she introduces students at all levels to techniques of illumination\, in both academic and community-driven spaces\, including Frist Art Museum and the University of Pennsylvania among others. Behnaz holds the belief that while classical arts\, including illumination\, have a timeless foundation\, their potential for innovation and growth is boundless. Read more here. \nAbout the Venue: The Old American Can Factory is an historic\, six-building\, 130\,000 SF industrial complex in Gowanus\, Brooklyn\, housing a curated community of more than 350 persons including\, artisans/fabricators\, visual/performing artists\, poets/writers/publishers\, filmmakers/theater-makers\, architects/designers\, educators and others working in the culture industry. The (OA) Can Factory was planned & developed by XØ Projects Inc. \n  \nThe Reed Society for the Sacred Arts (RSSA) works with a global network of artists and musicians to nurture the cultural\, intellectual\, and spiritual wisdom woven into sacred art forms. The Reed Society’s work serves not only as a platform for cultural preservation but also as a source of healing and reconnection for diverse populations\, particularly diaspora communities\, immigrants\, and refugees seeking to engage with their heritage. \nIn collaboration with leading artists and institutions\, our organization curates a rich array of programs — including hands-on workshops\, immersive retreats\, musical performances\, academic lectures\, and exhibitions. The Reed Society’s work spans disciplines such as Arabic and Ottoman calligraphy\, Islamic illumination (tazhib/tehzib)\, sacred geometry\, and traditional music forms such as Qawwali and Sufi-inspired vocal traditions. \nThe Reed Society has partnered with esteemed organizations such as the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art\, The Walters Art Museum\, The Kennedy Center\, and major universities including Harvard\, George Washington University and Stanford. \nKeep the connection alive — Join our newsletter for upcoming Reed Society programs and events. \n  \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/the-art-of-illumination-at-the-old-american-can-factory-with-behnaz-karjoo/
LOCATION:The Old American Can Factory\, 232 3rd Street\, Corner of 3rd Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,In Person,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T200000
DTSTAMP:20251223T175941Z
CREATED:20251223T043656Z
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SUMMARY:Armat: Live Art × Meditation Ritual
DESCRIPTION:A live digital drawing and meditation ritual by Yadi Liu with meditation teacher Michel Pascal.\n\n\n$10 General Admission | $5 Student & Senior | Free for MOCA Members \nIn collaboration with the Chinatown Partnership/Chinatown BID\, the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) invites you to Armat\, an evolving art initiative by artist Yadi Liu that merges live digital drawing with meditation and contemplative presence. For this special session\, Yadi partners with meditation teacher Michel Pascal\, whose gentle guidance and occasional live vocal elements create a serene\, multi-sensory environment. \nParticipants are invited to pause\, breathe\, and step into the program from within\, becoming part of a shared ritual of presence\, quiet observation\, and embodied awareness. \nNotes: \n\nThis session will be gently documented through photos and videos.\nImages may include wide shots of the group and close-ups of the artistic process.\nSelect images may be used by the artist for non-commercial artistic purposes.\nIf you prefer not to be photographed\, please let our team know at check-in and we will gladly accommodate.\n\nAbout Yadi Liu \nYadi Liu is a New York–based visual artist and the founder of Armat\, an artist-led initiative exploring how contemporary ritual\, perception\, and Eastern philosophy can shape shared cultural experiences. A Society of Illustrators Gold Medalist\, Liu works with fluid linework and abstraction to examine ideas of presence\, transformation\, and the unseen dimensions of human experience. \nHer live drawing practice integrates projected photography with real-time mark-making\, creating images that gradually obscure and reveal participants’ forms. Through this process\, Liu investigates the shifting boundary between the visible and the interior\, inviting audiences to witness “inner states” as evolving\, communal artworks. \nLiu’s work has been presented in public settings in New York’s Chinatown\, in experimental workshops with graduate students at FIT (SUNY)\, and in cross-disciplinary collaborations that bridge contemporary art with wellness and community engagement. Through Armat\, she continues to expand visual ritual as a participatory art form rooted in civic\, cultural\, and contemplative spaces. \nAbout Michel Pascal \nMichel Pascal is an internationally respected vocalist\, author\, and meditation teacher whose work combines contemplative practice with the immersive power of sound. For nearly a decade\, he has performed annual concerts at Carnegie Hall\, where his distinctive style\, often described as “The Medicine Voice”\, creates resonant environments for collective calm. His programs have been presented at the Rubin Museum of Art\, the NYC Mayor’s Office and other cultural and civic institutions. \nPascal trained for fifteen years in Himalayan contemplative traditions\, developing voice-based techniques centered on grounding\, visualization\, and emotional steadiness. He is the author of more than twenty books on stress reduction and mindfulness. \nHis trauma-informed programs for veterans\, first responders\, and justice-involved communities\, including collaborations with the Amity Foundation\, have been recognized for their measurable impact on stress and well-being. Across performance\, wellness\, and public settings\, Pascal’s voice functions as a stabilizing instrument for collective presence. \n\n\n\nNot a MOCA member yet? Join MyMOCA now to receive exclusive member benefits\, special discounts and offerings and “First to Know!” announcements about MOCA’s exhibitions and public programs. \nClick here to become a MyMOCA Member!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/moca-x-chinatown-partnership-present-armat-live-art-x-meditation-ritual/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:Art,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T200000
DTSTAMP:20251205T083745Z
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SUMMARY:Performance Art: Hot Glass Hangout: Cooking with Glass (Peking Duck Edition)
DESCRIPTION:Taste what Peking duck is like when roasted by hot glass! Culinary art like you’ve never seen before! \nThe December 2025 Hot Glass Hangout will feature Chinese-American artist Lena Wang Luo and Taiwanese artist Molmol Kuo. Together\, they will attempt to cook and serve Peking duck with hot glass within 2 hours. Starting with 2150°F molten glass\, Lena will be shaping and blowing glass with the objective of using the end product as a heat source and cooking tool that will encompass the bird. Molmol will be flame working borosilicate glass in order to cook the bird from the inside out. \nBoth Molmol and Lena are artists and educators based in Brooklyn\, NY. Molmol Kuo’s artistic background is in film and electronic art\, and her body of work includes video\, interactive installations\, augmented reality\, software\, wearables\, and sculpture. She serves as artist and director of numerous productions that combine storytelling with art and technology. Lena Wang Luo’s artistic background is in conceptual art and glass. Her practice includes installation\, sculpture\, painting\, and photography. She also co-owns and runs ETA Gallery\, a pop-up gallery based in Brooklyn. \n\nFor those that do not eat meat\, dessert will be a mochi-like rice cake. This will be vegan but NOT gluten-free.\nEverything cooked will be served to the audience until the food runs out.\n\nHot Glass Hangout is a free monthly demo series at UrbanGlass usually featuring their multi-talented team of studio technicians and administrative staff doing what they love to do. \nSee the skills and teamwork that go into shaping molten glass\, meet friendly local artists\, and shop a pop-up Studio Sale featuring beautiful glassware crafted by our community. Soft drinks and snacks are on the house.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/performance-art-hot-glass-hangout-cooking-with-glass-peking-duck-edition/
LOCATION:UrbanGlass Studio\, 647 Fulton St\, Floor 3\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Food,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T200000
DTSTAMP:20251114T210802Z
CREATED:20251104T064708Z
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SUMMARY:ACC Voices: Art\, Technology\, and Us
DESCRIPTION:A conversation on the impact of art and technology on us and our world through the lens of cultural understanding.\n\n\nJoin us on Wednesday\, November 19\, 2025\, from 6:30-8:00 PM ET for a conversation on the impact of art and technology on us and our world through the lens of cultural understanding. As the development of technology reshapes creative practices and cross-cultural connections\, what will the future hold for artists and cultural institutions? Executive Director of the Asian Cultural Council (ACC)\, Judy Kim\, will introduce the conversation between Artistic Director of CultureHub\, Billy Clark\, and artist and educator Carrie Sijia Wang. \n  \nACC Voices: Art\, Technology\, and Us will explore questions including: What are the roles of artists and creatives in a world of ever developing digital space? How does technology inform humanity? And how may technologies like AI transform artistic creation and different means of cultural exchange? \n  \nA reception with lite bites and refreshments will follow the discussion. While this event is free and open to the public\, pre-registration is required\, and space is limited. Register by November 10. \n  \nDoors will open at 6:15 PM. Please aim to arrive in advance of 6:30 PM to fully enjoy this exciting program. \n  \nBilly Clark is the Artistic Director of CultureHub\, an incubator for creativity focused on the intersection of art and technology in New York City\, founded in partnership with the Seoul Institute of the Arts (ACC 1983) in Korea and La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club (ACC grants between 1977-2011). A graduate of the Experimental Theatre Wing\, he has been a performer\, director\, creative producer\, and designer in the New York City downtown art scene for over 30 years. He is a member of La MaMa’s Great Jones Repertory Company\, has performed in two of Min Tanaka’s world premieres\, and three of Tamar Rogoff’s performance projects. He is currently a professor at the Seoul Institute of the Arts where he has taught for 16 years. He was listed in the 100 Top Creatives by Origin Magazine. \nCarrie Sijia Wang is a socially-engaged artist and educator. Working with software\, video\, participatory experience\, and performance\, she creates digital fragments of reality that explore what it means to be human in a machine-coded world. Wang has been a 2024 Working Artist Fellow at Pioneer Works\, a 2023 More Art fellow\, a Year 8 member of NEW INC\, and a 2020 Mozilla Creative Media Award recipient. Her work has been featured in publications such as Business Insider and Slate. \nBanner image: 21st Century Frankenstein\, 2025. Screen recordings of performative chatbot interactions\, digital videos displayed on vertically mounted monitors\, duration variable\, looped. Courtesy of the artist Carrie Sijia Wang.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/acc-voices-art-technology-and-us/
LOCATION:8 W 38th St\, 8 West 38th Street\, Picasso Room\, 3rd Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,In Person,Technology
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