Legacies: Asian American Art Movements in New York City (1969-2001)
80WSE, NYU 80 Washington Square East, New YorkLegacies: Asian American Art Movements in New York City (1969-2001) is an expansive survey of rarely-seen artwork and archival material by artists that constitute and exceed “Asian American,” a label denoting a cultural and national identity invented in 1968. Utilizing an interdisciplinary and research-driven praxis, Legacies uncovers how artists of Asian descent have historically negotiated ... Read more
Play – Yellow Face
Todd Haimes Theatre 227 West 42nd Street, New YorkTony Award® winner and three-time Pulitzer finalist David Henry Hwang (M. Butterfly) will make his Roundabout debut with the Broadway premiere of Yellow Face, his hilarious is-he-or-isn’t-he comedy of identity, show business, and (perhaps) autobiography. Starring Daniel Dae Kim (Lost) and directed by Tony nominee Leigh Silverman (Violet). Inspired by real events, the playwright’s fictionalized ... Read more
NYC Council Diwali Festival of Lights Celebration
City Hall Council Chambers City Hall, New YorkNYC Council Speaker Adrienne E. Adams, and Council Member Shekar Krishnan, along with Majority Leader Amanda Farias, Council Members Jeams Gennaro, Shahana Hanif, Linda Lee, Lynn Schulman & Sandra Ung, and the NYC Council Black, Latino and Asian Caucus, cordially invite you to celebrate Diwali, a Festival of Lights.
China Institute 2024 Executive Summit “Now What?”- A Post Election Outlook
China Institute 40 Rector Street, 2nd Floor, New YorkIn a time of global economic uncertainty and rising geopolitical tensions, the conversations at this summit have never been more relevant. Join us for the China Institute in America’s 20th Executive Summit on Tuesday, November 12th, 2024, in New York City. Under the theme “Now What?”, this year’s forum will offer valuable insights into the ... Read more
Ken Liu – Laozi’s Dao De Jing
MOCA invites you to a thought-provoking conversation with award-winning author Ken Liu as he illustrates his new translation of Laozi’s Dao De Jing. Written around 400 BC, this foundational Chinese philosophical text resonates with themes of humility, resilience, and the search for harmony. Liu’s fresh interpretation offers more than just a translation; it provides a ... Read more