Asia Society New York
Welcome to Asia’s home in New York City! Asia Society and Museum brings together the best experts on Asian culture, arts, business, and policy.
- On February 23, @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org's Center for China Analysis (CCA) hosts a discussion on how Moscow and Beijing are approaching Trump's foreign policy priorities, with @lizwish.bsky.social and @defpriorities.bsky.social's Lyle Goldstein, moderated by CCA's Lyle Morris.
- Reposted by Asia Society New YorkThis year marks Asia Society’s 70th anniversary! 🎉 In 1956, John D. Rockefeller 3rd founded our global nonprofit in New York with a mission to build bridges of understanding between the peoples of Asia and the United States through arts and culture, education, and policy.
- This week at Asia Society, join the @chinabooksreview.com for a conversation on the state of internet censorship in China with journalists Yi-Ling Liu and Afra Wang. #ASNYWeekly
- On February 24, join @chinabooksreview.com for the book launch of “Red Dawn Over China” and understand the origins of China’s communist revolution. Frank Dikötter will be in discussion with Orville Schell of the Center on U.S.-China Relations at Asia Society.
- Leading U.S. Museums and Galleries Join Nationwide Strike Protesting ICE news.artnet.com/art-world/ar...
- Join us at Leo Bar Happy Hour to welcome the Year of the Horse!🐴🥳 See our Year of the Fire Horse lobby exhibition, enjoy a lion dance to welcome in the new year by Bo Law Kung Fu, and enjoy complimentary Lunar Hard Seltzer and snacks with admission.
- Xiaohan Du is the John H. Foster Assistant Curator of Pre-Modern Art. In this video, Xiaohan shares what drew her to the Asia Society Museum and highlights one of her favorite works from the Rockefeller Collection.
- For @chinafile.bsky.social, @goldkorn.bsky.social profiles Accent Sisters, a New York cafe, salon, and gathering space dedicated to fostering Chinese and Asian diaspora creative expression and culture:
- Join Asia Society for two events about the U.S.-Japan relationship – historical and present day – this week. Read on for all the details. #ASNYWeekly
- Tomorrow, January 27, join @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org for a conversation on the future of the U.S.-Japan alliance, including how the two governments will continue to cooperate on issues including Taiwan policy, supply chains, and economic coercion. asiasociety.org/policy-insti...
- On January 29, @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org hosts a screening of Atomic Echoes, a documentary that explores the lasting effects of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings. Following the screening, join the film’s creative team for a conversation moderated by faith leader Rev. Dr. T. Kenjitsu Nakagaki.
- Learn more about all our upcoming events! asiasociety.org/new-york/eve...
- Gallop in to the Year of the Horse with the whole family at our Lunar New Year Family Day on February 21! Join us for a lion dance and interactive kung fu demonstration, concert and singalong, shadow puppet demonstration, arts and crafts, seasonal menu items at Leo Café, and much more.
- Save the date for Asia Society's Lunar New Year Leo Bar on February 19! Take in a lion dance, see our Year of the Horse special display of horse sculptures from the Asia Society Museum collection, enjoy seasonal refreshments and drink specials, and more. Get tickets today:
- Atomic Echoes is a documentary that sets out to explore the lasting trauma of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings. Featuring rarely seen archival footage and eyewitness accounts of the aftermath of nuclear warfare, the film offers a new perspective on the nuclear age and its lasting consequences.
- On February 12, bilingual comedian and author Jesse Appell celebrates the launch of his new book, This Was Funnier in China with a new English-language show, This Show Was Funnier in China. Followed by a Q&A and discussion about comedy, culture, and what it means to find humor across borders.
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- This week at Asia Society, learn about the next generation rewriting South Asia’s regional politics and shared future, and enjoy a conversation between two legendary playwrights.
- Reposted by Asia Society New YorkFollowing the film, ASPI will host a moderated conversation with the director, Beatrice Becette, and producers Karin Tanabe and Victoria Kelly. The conversation will be moderated by Rev. Dr. T. Kenjitsu Nakagaki, and ASPI Managing Director @rorrydaniels.bsky.social will give opening remarks.
- Reposted by Asia Society New YorkTwo friends, connected by family histories on opposite sides of World War II, set out to explore the lasting trauma of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings. Join us for a screening of the PBS documentary, "Atomic Echoes: Untold Stories from World War II," on January 29.
- Resolving to read more in 2026? @chinabooksreview.com has you covered with five recommendations, from an essay collection of Tibet to a colloquial history of China’s hot-button issues.
- Reposted by Asia Society New YorkJoin us on Jan. 27 for a panel on what lies ahead for the 🇺🇸🇯🇵 alliance and how the two governments will continue to cooperate on issues ranging from Taiwan policy to economic coercion and supply chain resilience. Ft. Keiko Iizuka, @mireyasolis.bsky.social & @emmachanlettavery.bsky.social
- Reposted by Asia Society New YorkAhead of key elections in Bangladesh and Nepal, join us on Jan. 22 as we bring together South Asia’s young leaders to explore what “good leadership” looks like from a youth perspective. Featuring Shah Rafayat Chowdhary, Tanuja Pandey, Krystle Reid Wijesuriya, and @faamer.bsky.social. Register now⬇️
- TONIGHT: MAGELLAN director Lav Daiz introduces his timeless epic BATANG WEST SIDE at Asia Society. Do not miss this opportunity to see a master filmmaker's modern classic work. Tickets: asiasociety.org/new-york/eve... Film stills courtesy of Kani Releasing. Artwork by Tom Estrera III.
- Join us this week at Asia Society for film screenings, Leo Bars, author salons, and more. Don’t miss our Year of the Horse Lunar New York installation, now on view to all in our Visitor Center!
- Reposted by Asia Society New YorkThe Board of Trustees of Asia Society announced today that the Honorable Kevin Rudd (@mrkrudd.bsky.social), Australia’s Ambassador to the United States, will return to lead the Asia Society from its global headquarters in New York on March 31, 2026.
- Don't miss out! Tickets are already selling fast for Asia Society's beloved Lunar New Year Family Day on February 21, celebrating the Year of the Fire Horse. Get your tickets today!
- On January 16, join novelist, essayist, and editor Jiang Fangzhou (蒋方舟) for the latest edition of 725 Salon, the Center on U.S.-China Relations's Chinese-language discussion series. Jiang will discuss her evolution as a writer with Ouyang Bin. Learn more:
- Here's a behind-the-scenes look at renowned dancer and choreographer Yin Mei's latest work, "Half the Sky." Join us for the world premiere performance on Jan. 10, with an encore presentation on Jan. 11: asiasociety.org/new-york/events/hal…
- Join us at the first Leo Bar Happy Hour of the year on January 15! Leo Bars are a way for Asia Society’s supporters and members to meet each other over common goals and interests. See our Year of the Fire Horse artworks, enjoy discounts at AsiaStore, and sip on complimentary Lunar Hard Seltzer!
- We have updated hours for the AsiaStore and Leo Café, and the Asia Society Museum is temporarily closed for installation. We can’t wait to welcome you back for "Buddha and Shiva, Lotus and Dragon: Celebrating 70 Years of Asia Society and the Rockefeller Legacy," on March 18.🐉🪷
- On January 13, join us for a FREE concert and music showcase featuring Frankfurt Helmet and musicians from the Shanghai Chinese Orchestra. Duration of Mountains and Seas is a modern reimagining of a classical Chinese epic, utilizing traditional Chinese instruments and electronic production.
- Happy new year and welcome to the first #ASNYWeekly of 2026! We look forward to seeing you at the world premiere performance of “Half the Sky” from the Yin Mei Dance ensemble this weekend at Asia Society.
- On January 17, Asia Society Film's Bollywood Nights series kicks off 2026 with a screening of "Dhoom 2," the outlandish, beloved second installment of the high-octane, high-entertainment action franchise. asiasociety.org/new-york/events/dhoom-2
- Catch up on the best China books of 2025 via @chinabooksreview.com: chinabooksreview.com/2025/12/18/best-boo…
- Don't miss out on our exhibitions, which must close this Sunday, January 4! Plan your visit: asiasociety.org/new-york/pla...
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- We're reflecting on Asia Society's 2025 achievements, made possible by supporters like you! Ambassador Chan Heng Chee reflects on how Asia Society has been a trusted forum to connect people across cultures, countries, and regions. There's still time to donate! join.asiasociety.org/donate/?utm_...
- Here's our 2025 in review ✨ Across Asia Society's 16 locations around the world, we hosted 600 programs, and we've engaged an audience of nearly 9 million worldwide. Thank you for being part of our community this year. ❤️ Support our work: AsiaSociety.org/Give
- Asia Society Museum, AsiaStore, and Leo Café will close early, at 2 PM, on December 31. We are closed on New Year's Day, January 1. We wish you and your loved ones a wonderful holiday season!
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- Renowned dancer and choreographer Yin Mei presents her latest work, “Half the Sky,“ an evening-length dance and visual work rooted in the language of the body, responding to enduring mythologies surrounding women across generations. Photos by Maria Baranova.
- Congratulations to artist Tuan Andrew Nguyen, who was recently announced as the next High Line Plinth Commission. “The Light That Shines Through the Universe” is a 27-foot tall sculpture that pays tribute to the 6th century Bamiyan Buddhas of Afghanistan, which were destroyed by the Taliban in 2001.
- Happy Holidays! ❤️❄️ The Asia Society Museum, AsiaStore, and Leo Café will be closed on Thursday, December 25, 2025, and Thursday, January 1, 2026. There will be early closure at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 24, and Wednesday, December 31.
