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SUMMARY:Art Show | Lucy Yu
DESCRIPTION:All original artwork for sale! Free RSVP! \nThis art show expands on my ever evolving journey with grief and love through my fragmented memories. Remembering my shadows and trying to bring them to light while tending to myself with compassion was the inspiration for all of these pieces. \nThere is such deep\, profound love we can find for ourselves and finding it builds an expansive world that is rich with multidimensional love. That’s my biggest discovery through creating this collection! \nLucy Yu is a writer and multi-disciplinary artist living in Brooklyn\, New York. She is also the owner of Yu & Me Books in Manhattan’s Chinatown\, the first queer Asian American bookstore in New York City. Yu & Me Books specializes in immigrant stories\, writers of color\, and historically marginalized experiences.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/art-show-lucy-yu/
LOCATION:Yu and Me Books\, 44 Mulberry St.\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit
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SUMMARY:Yoshitomo Nara Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:David Zwirner is pleased to present an exhibition by Japanese artist Yoshitomo Nara (b. 1959) featuring new paintings and drawings\, recent sculptures\, and early works selected by the artist. Spanning the gallery’s 537 West 20th Street and 533 West 19th Street locations in New York\, this exhibition will be the artist’s first solo presentation with David Zwirner and his first major solo exhibition in New York in nearly a decade. \nSince the mid-1980s\, Nara’s multidisciplinary approach has produced a distinctive and varied body of work. His artistic sensibilities were uniquely formed and shaped by his solitary childhood in rural northern Japan. Nara’s formative encounters with nature\, folklore\, and children’s fables\, and his revelatory discovery of popular music through his self-built radio\, are the source of his creativity. Through introspection\, Nara freely reimagines his past experiences\, and they have determined his visual language and steered his stylistic development for four decades. \nThrough philosophical dialogues with his intrinsic self\, Nara creates personified entities. Depicted with big heads and wide eyes\, they are celebrated for their characterful demeanor and perceived to possess both innocence and defiance. Nara understands these figures as self-portraits\, and when his dynamic imagery emerged in the 1990s\, it was recognized as an expression of raw emotion\, carrying a spirit comparable to punk and rock music in its directness and intensity. Over time\, it has come to function differently. Today\, many people see Nara’s characters as projections of themselves\, mirroring their own sentiments and vulnerabilities. As a result\, these images have transcended their original impetus and become cultural touchstones\, resonating with a global audience and influencing younger generations of artists and viewers alike. \nBringing together foundational works from the 1980s and paintings from 2026\, this exhibition will illuminate the latest evolutions of Nara’s singular proxies. Newly completed paintings on canvas—front-facing portraits with direct gazes—show a significant development in his color palette. Over the past year\, his intricately layered colors have become more muted and highly nuanced\, while his increasingly diffused brushwork\, through which his forms materialize\, creates richly atmospheric depths across the surface. Other paintings reveal a new method in which Nara sketches compositions in colored pencil\, developing a framework drawing before applying washes of translucent acrylic—the figures adopt natural poses\, and their tear-filled eyes communicate an air of uncertainty. In tandem\, recent large-format\, monochrome drawings made with industrial oil-based paint sticks will be exhibited. By contrast\, these works are emphatically linear\, demonstrating the breadth of Nara’s two-dimensional output. On the surface\, his imagery may appear formally divergent\, but it captures a shared emotional intensity\, evoking universal feelings. \nNara integrated his drawing style into his painting practice as a student\, simplifying his compositions\, paring down his use of color\, and introducing an economy of line. Unbound by conventional methods\, Nara employs paint in ways aligned with how he uses pen and pencil. Whichever medium or implement he chooses\, for him drawing is an assured action\, the result of an immediate inspiration—it is a state of mind. In what Nara calls his “line” paintings\, he enlarges his bold notebook sketches through projection and reanimates them in paint. The deceptively simple outlines retain their original creative impulse and the freedom that drawing allows—the rapid execution and fluid delineation. \nIn conjunction with the presentation of paintings and drawings at 20th Street\, thirteen of Nara’s 10-times sculptural enlargements from 2024 will be on display at the 19th Street gallery. Coated in white urethane paint\, the matte surface affording an apparent softness\, these large-scale bronze heads recall the snow “monsters” that Nara knew from childhood winters\, created by heavy snowfall. He envisaged the enlargements as he sculpted their palm-sized clay prototypes\, fascinated by the potential psychological impacts of experiencing the small\, evidently hand-molded heads on a monumental scale. Encountering the magnification of their simple facial expressions\, and the play of light and shadow across their smooth surfaces\, nurtures conditions for serenity and contemplation. \nThis exhibition will coincide with the opening of Yoshitomo Nara: Sentinels of Stillness at the Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden in Washington\, DC. Three monumental sculptures\, sixteen-times enlargements of Nara’s small clay heads\, will inaugurate the Annual West Lawn Series and be on view from October 31\, 2026 through November 7\, 2027.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/yoshitomo-nara-exhibition/
LOCATION:Multiple NYC locations
CATEGORIES:Art,Art Exhibit
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SUMMARY:Maya Lin on Art\, Nature\, and Memory
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Asia Society’s New York headquarters for a special evening featuring renowned artist and architectural designer Maya Lin. As part of our 70th-anniversary milestone series\, she will share her perspectives on how creative practice engages with memory\, landscape\, and the natural environment. The discussion will explore how art\, architectural design\, and environmental thinking foster reflection\, responsibility\, and a deeper sense of connection across cultures and generations. \nSpeaker: \nMaya Lin is a visionary artist who has created a remarkable and complex body of work\, encompassing sculpture\, architecture\, and memorials\, that have explored our history and culture\, our relationship with the natural environment\, and the passage of time. \nFrom her very first work\, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. – which she designed when she was a 21-year-old undergraduate student at Yale\, she has forged a unique and highly acclaimed path practicing in both architecture and art\, whilst still maintaining her memory works – five memorials that have focused on some of the critical issues of our time\, that have been groundbreaking in their design. \nArchitectural works such as Novartis Cambridge Campus and the Nielsen Library for Smith College as well as a performing arts lab center for Bard College\, are exemplary for their design\, sustainability\, sensitivity to the environment\, and their deeply human spaces. Her artworks have created a unique voice in large scale environmental earthworks and her studio sculptures are in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, the Whitney Museum and the National Gallery of Art amongst others. Most recently “Seeing Through the Universe”\, two sculptural fountains were unveiled at the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. \nSeen as a whole\, Lin’s body of work is a remarkable achievement. To have achieved consistent success and renown in three distinct disciplines – art\, architecture\, and the creation of memorials – is extremely rare; to have done so as a woman and as the child of immigrants\, in fields still overwhelmingly dominated by male practitioners\, is unparalleled. \nLin’s achievements have been widely recognized. She was one of the youngest women to be inducted into the Women’s Hall of Fame\, and she has been elected to membership in both the American Academy of Arts and Letters and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. She has been profiled in TIME\, The New York Times Magazine and The New Yorker\, among many other outlets. Freida Lee Mock’s 1996 documentary about her\, Maya Lin: A Strong Clear Vision\, won the Academy Award for Best Documentary. In 2009\, she was awarded the National Medal of Arts\, the nation’s highest honor for artistic excellence\, and in 2016\, President Barack Obama awarded her the nation’s highest civilian honor\, the Presidential Medal of Freedom\, praising her for a celebrated career in both art and architecture\, and for creating a sacred place of healing in our nation’s capital. \nTickets: $20 Members\, $30 Nonmembers. Students and Seniors: Use coupon SENSTU at check out.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/maya-lin-on-art-nature-and-memory/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021
CATEGORIES:Art,Discussion
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SUMMARY:Chinese Arts Workshop Series: Sip & Brush – Calligraphy
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by MOCA’s special exhibition Ed Young’s Bright Worlds\, the Chinese Arts Workshop Series at the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) invites participants to explore traditional and contemporary Chinese art through creative practice. This fall\, discover the cultural histories\, philosophies\, and stories behind Chinese art forms in a welcoming space for learning\, experimentation\, and connection. \nThe series opens with two evenings of Chinese calligraphy led by Teaching Artist Yu Rong. In a relaxed\, social studio setting\, participants will learn foundational brush techniques and create characters and compositions inspired by autumn. They will also have the opportunity to practice writing their names in Chinese calligraphy\, with personalized guidance from the artist. \nAll materials are provided. Just bring your curiosity and enjoy an evening of artistic exploration at MOCA. You’ll leave with your own calligraphy artwork\, new creative skills\, and a deeper appreciation of Chinese artistic traditions. \nRegistration Notes \nPlease register using your full name and include your Chinese name if you have one. If you do not have a Chinese name\, the artist will prepare a phonetic rendering of your name in Chinese characters. Please also register at least one week before the workshop date to give the artist time to prepare personalized writing instructions. All art supplies\, including Chinese calligraphy brushes and ink\, are included. \nAbout Yu Rong \nYu Rong is a New York–based multimedia artist and educator whose practice blends Eastern and Western art traditions. She works across painting\, printmaking\, ceramics\, digital art\, and fiber arts\, with exhibitions at Milan Design Week\, London Design Fair\, Prague Design Week\, Ceres Gallery\, and ARC Gallery. Yu holds a BFA from Parsons School of Design and an MFA from the New York Studio School. As a teaching artist at the Museum of Chinese in America and a workshop leader for organizations such as Microsoft\, Google\, and Columbia University\, she fosters creativity\, cultural exchange\, and well-being through art. Learn more at www.yurong.work and @yurong.work
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/chinese-arts-workshop-series-sip-brush-calligraphy-2/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA)\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:Pakistani American Artists' Convention
DESCRIPTION:A one-day celebration of Pakistani and Pakistani American creativity\, bringing together artists\, filmmakers\, musicians\, and entrepreneurs. \n\n\nPAAC ’26 — Pakistani-American Artists’ Convention is a one-day celebration of Pakistani and Pakistani-American creativity\, culture\, and community in New York City. \nThe convention brings together artists\, filmmakers\, musicians\, entrepreneurs\, and cultural leaders for a day designed to connect\, showcase\, and inspire. Attendees will experience: \n\nArt Gallery — A curated exhibition showcasing the work of emerging and established Pakistani and Pakistani-American artists.\nCommunity Mixer — An opportunity to meet fellow artists\, creators\, entrepreneurs\, and members of the broader Pakistani-American community.\nPanels & Conversations — Thought-provoking discussions with creatives\, entrepreneurs\, and cultural leaders exploring the ideas\, challenges\, and opportunities shaping our community.\nFilm Screening — A featured film presentation followed by a director Q&A.\nSpecial Guest Performance — A live musical performance from Natasha Noorani!\n\nPAAC is more than a showcase. It is a space to build relationships\, exchange ideas\, and strengthen the ecosystem for Pakistani-American creative and entrepreneurial culture. \nCome experience the art\, meet the community\, hear the conversations\, watch the film\, and enjoy the performance.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/pakistani-american-artists-convention/
LOCATION:Rollin Studios\, 259 Green Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Convention
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