Asian Art Museum

Happy Pride Month! 🏳️🌈 Join us in celebrating LGTBQIA voices in art and culture. 🎤 June 20 & 23: Queer activist-artist Xiangqi Chen performs “Dao Ma Dan in Lesbos," a queer reimagining of a traditional Chinese opera role. Afterwards, sing along with us at LGBTQ-themed karaoke. 🏳️🌈 June 30: Museums with Pride will march in the 54th annual San Francisco Pride Parade. Celebrate and support LGTBQIA organizations right outside our doors at the Pride Civic Center Celebration. 👐 "Into View: New Voices, New Stories": Newly acquired works by Nicole Pun and TT Takemoto use photography and film to poignantly capture intimacy between queer women. Learn more about our special exhibitions and programs at asianart.org. #MuseumDifferently #AsianArtMuseum

In November 2019, police and students violently clashed at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. This was a direct response to the Anti-Extradition Law Amendment Bill Movement, during which a series of protests against the bill's introduction led to numerous skirmishes throughout Hong Kong. The clash remains a significant moment for Hong Kong’s young intellectuals, particularly those who value freedom of speech. This piece by Koon Wai Bong depicts fire and tear gas by using a light installation paired with neutral tones and serves as a reminder of the chaos involving students, parents, government officials, and law enforcement. 🗓️ There's only 2 weeks left to experience this powerful work and explore how artists break tradition with alternative narratives at “Into View: New Voices, New Stories.” On view through Monday, Aug. 5. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gy4qei-4 📷: 1112, 2020. By Koon Wai Bong 管偉邦 (b. Hong Kong, 1974). Ink on paper and LED lights. Museum purchase, Frederick S. Whitman Trust Acquisition Fund, 2020.28.a-dA. #AsianArtMuseum #MuseumDifferently

Over the moon for elegant moon jars. 🌕 Produced for under 200 years from the late 17th to early 19th century, moon jars were prized by Joseon dynasty scholars and collectors for their simplicity and elegance. Only about 30 moon jars from this era survive globally, highlighting their significance in Korean art. Due to its size, moon jars are distinctive for their unique construction—which consists of joining separately shaped upper and lower halves. Along with varying shades of blueish-whites and more translucent whites, each jar is truly unique. This particular moon jar is renowned for its wider and rounder form compared to others of its kind. Enjoy a contemplative moment admiring this masterpiece in the collection galleries for Moon Day and to brush up on Korean art and culture ahead of our fall exhibition “Hallyu: The Korean Wave.” Learn more about the moon jar: https://lnkd.in/gSqXUegF 📷: Moon jar, 1650–1750. Korea. Joseon dynasty (1392–1910). Porcelain with clear glaze. Asian Art Museum, The Avery Brundage Collection, B60P110 . #MuseumDifferently #AsianArtMuseum #MoonJar

"The country’s largest showcase for Asian art." — Time Out With three floors of ancient and contemporary works, there's always something new to see at the Asian Art Museum! Plan a summertime visit at https://lnkd.in/g8_ateex.

On July 21, join us for an international one-day symposium accompanying our special exhibition "Phoenix Kingdoms." Nine expert scholars share new insights and perspectives related to the exhibition, drawing from recent archeological discoveries to enrich our understanding of this fascinating and influential Bronze Age era. RSVP is required: https://lnkd.in/gNADZhmN

"The Chinese collection is considered to be the best outside of China itself." — Time Out San Francisco Thank you, Time Out San Francisco for including the Asian Art Museum as one of the best museums in San Francisco! In addition to the Chinese collection galleries, don't miss our special exhibition "Phoenix Kingdoms," which features over 150 Chinese national treasures—many of which are on view for the first time ever in the United States! "Phoenix Kingdoms" is on view through July 22. Bring the family for only $60* and seniors can enjoy quieter Monday visits for just $10. Plus, we're open from 10AM–5 PM on July 4! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gdKvfn49 *Maximum of five family members with two adults and three guests under 22.

How do you build your dream? 💭 What pushes you to redefine it? How do you continue to reconstruct it? For one night only on July 11, explore these questions and witness how an artist’s process blooms as the Asian Art Museum is transformed into a dreamscape built upon the visions of emerging AAPI creatives. This evening is for the audacious believers, courageous problem-solvers, and those who ask, “What more?” PROGRAM 🎞️ Double Film Screening: 1. “KONGKEE: AM I DROWNING OR AM I FLYING?” (Short documentary) 2. “Bridge to Everywhere” (Award-winning animated short premiered at Center for Asian American Media's #CAAMfest) 🎤 Artist talk with director Spencer Tsang 📢 Dream State special announcement with Spencer Tsang and Yăng Shēng creators, Hanna Chen & Steph Cai 🪡 “The Blueprint” interactive visualization of dream weaving designed by Yăng Shēng, in collaboration with Yasmine Anastasia and Sorell Tsui. Featured Artists: ✧ @colourpalettemag (Multimedia Magazine) ✧ @spencyp (Filmmaker) ✧ @thehappycranesf (New Wave Cantonese Cuisine, by Chef James Parry) ✧ @twotwo.online (Concept Space) ✧ @itsyangsheng (Multichannel Art Brand) Sounds by DJ Bitesize Graphic Design by @lanefujita Learn more and reserve tickets: https://lnkd.in/gBPAGdxw #MuseumDifferently #AsianArtMuseum

Experience "Phoenix Kingdoms" during its FINAL WEEKS with one of our summer ticket specials! ☀️ 🎟️ Senior Mondays: Seniors can enjoy a quieter and more serene experience for just $10 on Mondays! Want a guided tour? Join one of our friendly and knowledgable docents for a "Phoenix Kingdoms" tour at 11 AM. 🎟️ Family Bundle: Bring the littles and the young at heart to see over 150 Chinese national treasures. Families of up to five, with maximum of two adults over the age of 22, can enjoy the special exhibition for only $60. "Phoenix Kingdoms" is on view through Monday, July 22. Plan your summer visit: https://lnkd.in/gdKvfn49 #MuseumDifferently #AsianArtMuseum

Do you know what is contained in the vial Avalokiteshvara holds in her right hand? Why do Sasanian royal portraits usually include an elaborate royal crown? How does contemporary artist Koo Bohnchang reinterpret ancient Korean art? 🤔 Learn the answers to these questions at Takeout Tuesdays! 🥡 Every Tuesday, hear about selected artworks in our collection through virtual interactive lunchtime conversations with docents and fellow art lovers. Upcoming topics include: 🗓️ Jun 25: "Avalokiteshvara: A Buddhist Deity" 🗓️ Jul 2: “We’re in the Money: What Sassanian coins tell us” 🗓️ Jul 9: "1000 Compassionate Hands” 🗓️ Jul 23: "The Art of Giving: Fukusa gift covers from the Sinton Collection” 🗓️ Jul 30: "Koo Bohnchang, Korean art through his lenses" Reserve free tickets for these virtual events: https://lnkd.in/gRppvnEe #AsianArtMuseum #MuseumDifferently 📷: White-Robed Water-Moon Avalokiteshvara (Gwaneum bosal), 2008. by Seol Min (Korean, b. 1966). Ink and colors on cotton. Asian Art Museum, Gift of Seol Min, 2008.11. © Buddhist nun Seol Min. 📷: Coin of the Sasanian emperor Bahram II, 276-293. Iran. Silver alloy. Asian Art Museum, Acquisition made possible in part by the Society for Asian Art, F1999.38.10. 📷: Seated thousand-armed bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), approx. 1600-1700. China. Ming dynasty (1368–1644) or later. Wood (Tilia) with pigments. Asian Art Museum, The Avery Brundage Collection, B60S584. 📷: Gift cover (fukusa) with view of Mt. Fuji from Suruga Bay, 1781-1788. Silk, satin weave, with silk and gold-wrapped thread embroidery. Asian Art Museum, Gift of Peter and Beverly Sinton, F2022.25.6. 📷: Gold Series: Asian Art Museum, 2018. by Koo Bohnchang (Korean, b. 1953). Archival Pigment Print. Asian Art Museum, Gift of the artist, 2019.113.

Help inspire the next generation! Join us in this virtual open house to learn more about the upcoming trainings to become a volunteer Storyteller at the Asian Art Museum! Our last informational sessions will be this Thursday, June 27 at 1PM. Participants must register ahead of the session. Find more information and register here: https://lnkd.in/g-yDAcEr