Asian Art Museum
San Francisco, California
The Asian Art Museum features a collection of over eighteen thousand works which are regularly rotated to give a taste of the many talents of Asian artists. Pieces at the museum range from ancient artifacts to beautiful, dynamic video experiences. The goal of the museum is to inspire conversation and connection between different communities and highlight the beauty and importance of Asian art and culture.
The Rubin Museum of Art
New York, New York
art that explores Asia’s diverse cultures and narratives with a focus on the Himalayan region, the Rubin is a well-established museum with over one thousand sculptures, paintings, and ritual objects. The museum aims to create accessible, dynamic, and engaging environments that promote understanding and creativity.
Wing Luke Museum of the Asian American Experience
Seattle, Washington
Through oral history exhibits paired with the artistic talents of the Asian American community, the Wing Luke Museum aims to empower Asian Pacific Americans to share their stories, voices, and talents. The Museum’s community-based approach also serves to highlight Asian immigrants’ present-day struggles and triumphs.
Galeri Hadiprana
Jakarta, Indonesia
One of the longest operating galleries in Jakarta, Galeri Hadiprana aims to promote the best of Indonesian contemporary art while simultaneously recognizing their cultural identity and traditions. Many of the pieces can also be viewed on the gallery’s website.
Galerie Quynh
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
While also an art gallery well known for its contemporary collections by local Vietnamese artists, Galerie Quynh additionally collaborates with curators and creators to organize international lectures about art. It was created with the aim of supporting and developing arts education throughout Vietnam.
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