Technological Inhumanities and Imaginaries
A/P/A Institute at NYU 244 Greene Street, New York, NYAsians and Asian-ness have long circulated in literature, cinema, and pop culture as figures of science fiction threat and fantasy—what Michelle N. Huang has identified as the “inhuman figures” of robots, clones, and aliens. Beyond these techno-orientalist stereotypes and tropes, however, lies the shadow of social and economic forces that have materialized the injustice of ... Read more
Midday Geopolitics: What’s Next for China, Southeast Asia and the West?
China Institute 40 Rector Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NYOn Thursday, April 11, China Institute Next Gen x Serica (CINGS) will host Midday Geopolitics: What’s Next for China, Southeast Asia and the West. Join us for a networking lunch and conversation with Diplomat and Former Ambassador-at-Large, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Singapore, Bilahari Kausikan as he dives into decoding Indo-Pacific Relations. In today’s rapidly ... Read more
Rapid Reaction: Unpacking the Korean Election
The Korea Society 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NYJoin us for a rapid reaction analysis of the Republic of Korea’s high stakes 2024 legislative election, held in South Korea one day prior on April 10. This election could shift the control of power in the National Assembly, resulting in an emboldened electoral mandate for President Yoon Suk Yeol, or else creating a new ... Read more
New Era of AI: Future of Work in Japan & the United States
Japan Society 333 East 47th Street, New York, NY, United StatesWhat are the top AI trends for 2024? How is the rapid rise of AI reshaping the business landscape in the U.S. and Japan, and what implications does this hold for employees as well as companies? Which roles are well-positioned to flourish in the midst of the AI revolution? Japan is coping with a declining ... Read more
Majestic Elegance: Art, Crafts, and Techniques by Sunglim Kim
The Korea Society 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NYIn this lecture, Professor Sunglim Kim explores various metalwares and decorative arts throughout the history of the Korean peninsula, and craftsmanship and techniques used to create them.
An Introduction to Go with New York Institute of Go
Museum of Chinese in America 215 Centre Street, New York, NYThe Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) invites you to immerse yourself in the captivating world of Go, presented in partnership with the New York Institute of Go (NYIG). This ancient game, which originated in China over 4,000 years ago, is a revered element of the Four Arts 琴棋书画 (Guqin, Go, Calligraphy, and Painting).