Join us for a program exploring the opportunities and limits for US-Korea-Japan trilateral cooperation. US President Joe Biden met with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at a landmark trilateral summit at Camp David in August. This program aims to critically assess the progress made since then, with an ... Read more

Dr. Jeehey Kim, a historian of photography, will present an enthralling lecture that delves into the intriguing realm of Korean photography. This lecture provides a comprehensive overview of the historical development of Korean photography, its milestones, and its key figures, offering multiple perspectives on the country, the Korean diaspora, influential Korean artists, and the invaluable ... Read more

Wang’s ongoing project of documenting the social and economic transformation of 21st-century China as reflected in the lives of those buffeted by the country’s emergence as an industrial powerhouse continues with Youth (Spring), a deeply empathetic account of the everyday routine of young migrant workers laboring in textile factories in the town of Zhili, outside ... Read more

Delve into the captivating world of ink art with our exciting workshop! In this immersive, hands-on experience, you will explore the versatility of line-drawing techniques using the timeless medium of ink. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced artist, this workshop welcomes all skill levels. The New York–based calligrapher Aram Yoo Sung Lee will ... Read more

Seongbukdong Beedoolkee, an innovative contemporary theater company based in Seoul, South Korea, makes its NYC debut with an original take on the enduring Greek tragedy of Medea. MEDEA on Media recasts the ancient tale as a commentary on contemporary media and serves it to the audience in outrageous ways, including talk shows, action movies, Disney ... Read more

Diwali is one of the key festivals celebrated in South Asia, by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and Buddhists. It is the festival of lights, with a symbolism of the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and hope over despair.   Diwali returns to Asia Society with an in-person, fun-filled, and multi-sensorial afternoon. This event is ... Read more

Drawing inspiration from Frederick Wiseman’s classic aesthetic, Nepalese filmmaker Kesang Tseten spends a year observing the community and culture of Himalayan immigrants in and around the Jackson Heights neighborhood of Queens. During the buildup to the 2020 U.S. Census, the inhabitants reveal their motivation to have their presence recorded, encouraged by visits from their political ... Read more

Sunday, November 12 · 7:30pm EST. Doors at 7pm In Person in NYC at the Bell House Tickets $20: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/diwali-party-tickets-696244103857   Join comedians Maya Deshmukh and Arti Gollapudi for their yearly celebration of Diwali. A celebration of lights with a performance featuring an all-South Asian lineup of comedians followed by a dance party with music from DJ Rekha! Special Guests include: ... Read more

Join Basil Smikle Jr. in conversation with Marc Morial, for a meaningful discussion concerning the challenges civic leaders and academics encounter when movement building on key political issues and resources you can use to make more informed political decisions.

Politicians and activists at the forefront of the movement discuss the continuing push for gender equality. Featuring: Hon. Carolyn B. Maloney, Former U.S. Representative, NY 12th district Christian F. Nunes,  President of the National Organization for Women (NOW) Kate Shaw, Professor of Law and the Co-Director of the Floersheimer Center for Constitutional Democracy at the Yeshiva University ... Read more