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SUMMARY:Changing Cultures: Zhen Guo\, A Retrospective
DESCRIPTION:The Mishkin Gallery at Baruch College is proud to present Changing Cultures: Zhen Guo\, A Retrospective\, the first major New York survey of artist Zhen Guo (b. 1955\, Shandong Province\, China). \nThe works on display span nearly sixty years\, from Zhen Guo’s first embroidery (Chairman Mao\, 1966) to her large-scale papier-mâché and sewn fabric breast sculptures and handmade tufted tapestries of 2012-2025. The show explores an artist’s journey from China to New York; themes include an immigrant’s identity\, motherhood\, and the violence embedded in patriarchal cultures. Guo’s large-scale “muted landscape” paintings protest environmental injustice. The exhibition is accompanied by an illustrated brochure with a new essay on Guo by curator Gail Levin. \nZhen Guo Video Works\, 2011-2022 \nThursday\, May 7\, 2026 | 5:30PM to 6:30PM\n \nA special 50-minute program screening original video works consisting of: \n\n\nZhen Guo\, Timeline of Movement\, 2011 (5:44) –  In her debut video art\, Guo contrasts Western and Asian approaches to health through tranquil T’ai Chi and vigorous group exercise\, illustrating their distinct yet engaging qualities.\nCleansing Moon\, 2018 (7:24) –  Gentle exploration of women’s renewal connects life\, femininity\, and the cosmos through the refreshing imagery of water. Accompanied by Guo’s poem\, it contemplates the cleansing of emotional burdens. \nMuted Landscapes\, 2022 (7:36) –  In this series\, Guo reflects on the intimate connection between humanity and the Earth\, emphasizing the overlooked significance of both women and nature.\nZhen Guo\, My Heart is Red\, 2022 (24:22) – Directed by Mia Chen for their final project at NYU Film School\, this short documentary follows Zhen Guo’s art practice\, working in her studio\, art openings\, and daily life through interviews with friends and family\, highlighting Guo’s interest in art\, the city\, and martial arts.\n\nWomen Artists\, Curators\, and Activists: A Conversation\nThursday\, May 21\, 2026\, 5:30PM to 6:30 PM \n\n\nModerator: Maika Pollack \nSpeakers: Gail Levin\, Zhen Guo\, Lori Horowitz\, Susan Grabel & Christina Schlesinger    \n\nClosing Event\nThursday\, June 11\, 2026\, 4PM to 6PM
URL:https://aaari.info/event/changing-cultures-zhen-guo-a-retrospective/
LOCATION:Mishkin Gallery at Baruch College/CUNY\, 135 East 22nd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10010
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260914
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SUMMARY:Exhibition: Ed Young’s Bright Worlds
DESCRIPTION:For over 60 years\, Ed Young (1931–2023) invigorated the world of children’s books through intimate storytelling\, inventive artistry\, and potent emotionality. This first U.S. retrospective features original artwork from 15 of his most significant projects—focusing on works drawn from his personal story and Chinese folktales—alongside a selection of his sketchbooks\, family photos\, and personal effects.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/exhibition-ed-youngs-bright-worlds/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601
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SUMMARY:Heart on Fire\, Brain on Ice: Philippine Nonfiction since 2000
DESCRIPTION:Direct and political in their aims\, these documentaries\, features and shorts mostly unreleased and unseen in the United States\, take a clear-eyed view of the Philippines’ most exploited—landless peasant farmers\, urban poor displaced by development\, generations of indigenous families affected by toxic waste left behind by U.S. military bases—as well as those among them who are agitated to resist. The filmmakers are often intimately if not directly affected by the repression they capture\, and the films are made by and with activists who have integrated with the communities they follow on the ground. Occasionally surreal\, sometimes absurd\, these films maintain a firm grip on the visceral reality that binds their struggles together.  
URL:https://aaari.info/event/heart-on-fire-brain-on-ice-philippine-nonfiction-since-2000/
LOCATION:Museum of the Moving Image\, 30-01 35th Avenue\, Astoria\, NY\, 11106
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260527
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTSTAMP:20260606T213313
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SUMMARY:Lucky FM 2
DESCRIPTION:Slant returns to The Club to dig deeper and wider into the liminal space between past and present with Lucky FM 2. Through the underground radio’s telethon portal….Slant journeys through AANHPI histories with bamboo flutes\, drums\, and guitars telling stories of the Japanese-American concentration camps\, the International Hotel\, Vincent Chin\, and today. Performed viscerally through music\, dance\, and humor\, Slant finds unity amidst chaos in a celebration of community.  \nSlant is the trio ensemble of Rick Ebihara\, Wayland Quintero\, and Perry Yung. In 1995\, Slant premiered Big Dicks\, Asian Men followed by other works through the 2000s that featured farcical themes punctuated by outlandish and poignant moments that audiences flocked to see at La MaMa and across the USA.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/lucky-fm-2/
LOCATION:The Club\, 74A East 4th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10003
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260527
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260625
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SUMMARY:Virtual: Backtalkers Academy: Critical Race Theory\, historical memory\, feminism\, democracy\, and education
DESCRIPTION:Since 2020\, AAPF’s summer schools have served as foundational platforms for learning about the forbidden histories and knowledge that make collective advocacy and activation possible.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/virtual-backtalkers-academy-critical-race-theory-historical-memory-feminism-democracy-and-education/
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T160000
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SUMMARY:Celebrating Immigrant-Owned Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Join National CAPACD for a virtual panel\, Celebrating Immigrant-Owned Small Businesses\, bringing together community leaders\, advocates\, and policymakers to highlight the urgent challenges facing immigrant entrepreneurs and the neighborhoods they sustain. At the virtual kickoff\, we will hear from voices on the ground\, explore the current federal landscape\, and mobilize collective action across the country.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/celebrating-immigrant-owned-small-businesses/
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T160000
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SUMMARY:The State of AANHPI Labor: Data and Policy to Empower AANHPI Workers
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will delve into the latest research and data on AANHPI workers\, including information on union membership\, low-wage work\, and more. \nCome learn more about the latest findings and find out what NCAPA organizations are doing to ensure that the needs of AANHPI workers are prioritized in the labor movement and other policy sectors.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/the-state-of-aanhpi-labor-data-and-policy-to-empower-aanhpi-workers/
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T190000
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SUMMARY:Science to Solutions: Innovation & the Journey of Yi Cui
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special talk by world-renowned scientist\, entrepreneur\, and Stanford professor Yi Cui\, one of today’s leading innovators in nanotechnology\, batteries\, and sustainability technologies. Beyond his scientific achievements\, Professor Cui’s story is also an inspiring personal journey — from student researcher to internationally recognized scientific leader and entrepreneur. He will share the challenges and defining moments that shaped his path\, offering audiences an inspiring look at how resilience and vision can lead to extraordinary success. \nA member of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences and founder of multiple groundbreaking technology companies\, Professor Cui has transformed cutting-edge scientific discoveries into real-world solutions with global impact. He will discuss how science and business can work together to address urgent real-world challenges. He will also reflect on collaboration across academia and industry\, mentorship of young innovators\, and his engagement in AAPI leadership and community initiatives.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/science-to-solutions-innovation-the-journey-of-yi-cui/
LOCATION:China Institute of America\, 40 Rector Street\, 2nd Floor\, New York\, NY
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T200000
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SUMMARY:MOCA x USA Fencing  On the Strip: Chinese Americans in Fencing
DESCRIPTION:For more than three decades\, fencing has quietly become one of the most prominent yet undocumented sports within Chinese American communities across the United States. From Flushing to Arcadia\, Fort Lee to Northern Virginia\, generations of Chinese American families have turned to the sport\, building clubs\, shaping competitive pathways\, and contributing to Team USA at the highest levels of international competition. Yet this remarkable cultural phenomenon remains largely absent from the historical record. \nIn celebration of AANHPI Heritage Month\, the Museum of Chinese in America and USA Fencing come together to spotlight this untold story through a dynamic evening of conversation and live demonstration. This event brings together leading Chinese American Olympians Alexander Massialas and Maia Chamberlain\, with award-winning journalist Richard Lui serving as moderator\, alongside renowned coach Andy Ma\, to explore the intersections of sport\, identity\, and belonging. \nThrough personal reflections and demonstrations\, the program explores how fencing has served as both a competitive pursuit and a cultural touchpoint for many Chinese American families. The conversation also considers what it means to choose belonging through sport\, and how discipline\, community\, and representation shape identity across generations. With Los Angeles 2028 on the horizon and fencing gaining greater visibility on the global stage\, this program offers a timely opportunity to begin capturing a living history as it unfolds.
URL:https://aaari.info/event/moca-x-usa-fencing-on-the-strip-chinese-americans-in-fencing/
LOCATION:Museum of Chinese in America\, 215 Centre Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:Non AAARI Events
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