Must-See Exhibits and Events at New York’s Asia Art Week
Asia Week New York: A Cultural Extravaganza from Persia to Japan
As Asia Week descends upon New York City tomorrow, March 19, the city prepares for a ten-day cultural immersion into the art and history of the world’s largest continent and its diaspora. This celebration encompasses art history, antiquities, and material culture, exploring centuries-old traditions from Persia to Japan.
Key Exhibitions and Events:
1. **Luminaries, Myth and Fantasy in Indian and Persian Painting**
March 19–27 | Forge and Lynch, Upper East Side
This exhibition features over 40 paintings from the 17th to early 19th centuries, featuring Indian and Persian miniatures. Accompanying these are Persian pottery from the 12th-13th centuries from the Rabenou Collection.
2. **Sotheby’s Zarina Exhibition and Sale**
March 19–25 | Breuer Building, Upper East Side
Dedicated to Zarina, this exhibition and sale include her geometric prints, sculptures, and rare works like “Flight Log” (1988), exploring minimalism, migration, and memory.
3. **250 Years of Japanese Woodblock Prints**
March 20–22 | Art of Japan at the Mark Hotel
This three-day event showcases 250 years of Japanese woodblock printing, featuring works by masters such as Hokusai and Hiroshige.
4. **In Transit, In Formation at the Korean Cultural Center**
March 5–April 18 | Korean Cultural Center, Rose Hill
Four contemporary artists explore identity and Korean diasporic life through various mediums.
5. **Lecture: Chinese Porcelain at the Frick Collection**
March 20, 6–7pm | The Frick Collection, Upper East Side
This lecture explores the valuable Chinese porcelain pieces in the Frick Collection, focusing on how these pieces intertwine with its European holdings.
6. **South Asian Modern and Contemporary Art Auction at Christie’s**
March 20–24; Live Auction March 25 | Christie’s New York, Midtown
Over 100 works from the 20th and 21st centuries are featured, showcasing artists like Tyeb Mehta and M.F. Hussein.
7. **The Dancing Goddess: Mei Lanfang in America at the China Institute Gallery**
March 12 – July 12 | China Institute of America, Financial District
This exhibition chronicles the Peking opera performer Mei Lanfang’s 1930 U.S. tour through photographs and memorabilia.
8. **Genealogies of Time: Korean Modern and Contemporary Art at Space 776 Gallery**
Opening March 20 | Space 776 Gallery, Lower East Side
Featuring works by multi-generational Korean artists, this show examines the evolution of traditional art forms in contemporary contexts.
For a full listing of events, visit Asia Week New York’s [website](https://asiaweekny.com/?ref=hyperallergic.com). With a diverse array of exhibitions, auctions, and lectures, Asia Week promises an enriching experience celebrating the rich artistic heritage of Asia.