Non AAARI Events
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
Printing the Battlefront with Jo-Ann Wong
NYPL Stephen A. Schwarzman Building - Lenox & Astor Room, 216 Fifth Avenue & 42nd Street, New YorkDuring World War II, cartographers joined the ranks of journalists in the efforts to convey information quickly and effectively to the public. Where geographical accuracy had once been a map’s prime aspiration, the immediacy of the moment and the desire for editorial flair created a demand for maps that reported current events and military strategies ... Read more
Korean American Journeys : An Evening of Modern Dance
Korean Cultural Center NY 122 E 32nd St, New YorkJoin us for Korean American Journeys: An Evening of Modern Dance by the Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company, known as "Washington's preeminent modern dance company." They promise an unforgettable artistic experience with their signature works: "Leaving Pusan," "Becoming American," and "Hyphen." These pieces explore themes of identity, migration, and cultural fusion, offering a powerful ... Read more