Join us for the launch of Bad Bad Girl, the latest semi-autobiographical novel by Gish Jen.In partnership with the US-China Education Trust and the Serica Initiative, we cordially invite you to join us for the launch of Bad Bad Girl, the latest semi-autobiographical novel by Gish Jen. The book traces her mother's journey exploring gender, […]
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 […]
Presented by the Asian/Pacific/American Institute at NYU. Co-sponsored by the Center for Collaborative Indigenous Research with Communities and Lands. A collaborative conversation between the artist Sean Connelly (2025 Artist-in-Residence), Professor Albert Refiti (Auckland University of Technology), and the audience. ‘Awa (kava) will be available for those who wish to partake. Connelly’s exhibition, Hawai’i is not the […]
Join us for the opening reception of this exhibition from Risa Puno. What happens to rage if you’ve been taught to suppress or ignore it? And what if you could metabolize that rage in community with others? In UNRESOLVED: A Playable Archive of Rage and Reckoning, part of Risa Puno’s ongoing Anatomy of Rage series, […]
Join us for a conversation on Experimental Performance Art from Vietnam!On Thursday, 11/13, collaborators Lumi Tan, Anh Vo, Đỗ Tường Linh and maura nguyễn donohue will discuss the research and conversations that have led to the development of their upcoming projects, focusing on experimental performance art from Vietnam. In particular, the group will share stories, […]
“As deep as girlhood friendship, and as terrifying as beauty itself: Ravishing is a necessary novel for our times.” —Meg Elison The event will also be livestreamed for free here: https://youtube.com/live/wzh0H1KjdXk Event guidelines: Each ticket will include either a copy of the featured book or a $10 Books Are Magic gift card. Additional copies of […]
Mel Chin | The Funk & Wag from A to Z, 2012. Image courtesy Mel Chin The annual Wendy Evans Joseph Lecture on Art and Architecture showcases artists whose work addresses the built environment, and humanity’s impact on the earth and other living things. Mel Chin will present his work in a public lecture, followed […]
Asian C.E.O. - Chief Entertainment OfficersAsian CEO is CrazyLaugh’s English comedy showcase that brings together the funniest Asian comics in NYC (with the occasional diversity hire, because hey, we’re inclusive like that). It's a one-of-a-kind mix, blending seasoned Asian comics with brave newbies trying stand-up in their second language. Who's funnier? Honestly, it’s a toss-up. […]
In the early 1990s, when racism and homophobia shadowed New York’s nightlife, at the corner of Madison Avenue and East 58th Street, a quiet revolution took place. The Web, known in Chinese as 盘丝洞, opened as New York’s first Asian gay bar, founded by Alan Chow and his business partner Chan. For a generation of […]
Japan’s global appeal is undeniable—but how well do official narratives match what international audiences actually want? Drawing on his role as a Cool Japan Producer for the Japanese Cabinet Office, Benjamin W. Boas highlights the need to shift from a government-branded “Cool Japan” paradigm to the more participatory, fan-driven “Your Japan.” He examines what’s working […]