Black Lives Matter

Systemic racism is a deep betrayal of our human values. It is a direct attack against our future and those who will inherit it. Violence against people of color cannot be tolerated...

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Asian Cultural Council

The Asian Cultural Council advances international dialogue, understanding, and respect through cultural exchange activities in Asia and the United States to create a more harmonious and peaceful world. This mission is accomplished through fellowships and other programs that support individual artists, scholars, and arts professionals.

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Kuang-Yu Tsui's "Exercise Living: Stay Calm"

Kuang-Yu Tsui's (ACC 2017) work explores the relationship between social media, human behavior, and the urban environment. He filmed “Exercise Living: Stay Calm” during his residency at the Chinese Culture Center in San Francisco...

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Zac Zinger: Live From His Window in Queens

How can we connect across our windows around the world? Composer and multi-instrumentalist Zac Zinger (ACC 2016) shares a scene from his own window in Queens...

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Aung Myat Htay: Greetings from Yangon

Artist and independent curator Aung Myat Htay (ACC 2013) shares how he continues his artistic practice, stays creative, and finds inspiration at home in Yangon... 

 

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Nobuyuki Sugihara: Where Life is Valued

I am currently in Taiwan on a 6-month ACC grant to research Taiwan's indigenous culture...While the world has declared a state of emergency, I have been able to continue my research and production in Taiwan...

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Oscar Oiwa: An Imaginary Trip

I have started to make a new series of drawings: an imaginary trip in the midst of life under quarantine. The result is like a diary of insights about my past, my present daily life, and the future...

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Molissa Fenley: An Observer Takes "50 Looks"

"Our eyes are observing more, we have found pieces of art in the woods behind the art department. I imagine that these are works that were started by the graduate students and had to be abandoned as the college shut its doors..."

 

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Cultural Exchange in the Time of COVID-19

In the midst of this health crisis, it is clear we also face a human crisis. - A message from Miho Walsh, Executive Director

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ACC-Christie’s Panel: Art, Philanthropy, and Cultural Exchange

On March 2, Asian Cultural Council and Christie’s partnered for a special panel discussion on art, philanthropy, and the importance of cultural exchange.

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The Asian Cultural Council connects artists, humanities scholars, and arts professionals across Asia and the U.S. Through fellowships, grants, achievement awards, public programs, alumni engagement, and other cultural exchange initiatives, ACC aims to build global arts communities whose individual and collective work serves to advance international understanding and respect.
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