Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month
New York City Council Member Keith Powers is partnering with local Asian cultural organizations to promote their programming on May 9 and May 10, in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Please click here to register for any or all of these exhibitions at no cost. Without registration, you may not be granted entry. You will be asked to provide your name, email address, street address, and the names of any other individuals in your party. See below for additional details.
If you have questions, please email emagaliff@council.nyc.gov
May 9: Sculpted Voices by Kyungmin Park and Jinsik Yoo at The Korea Society
Through figurative sculpture, two Korean-born artists transcend language and cultural barriers to tell their personal stories and express emotions that resonate universally. By sharing their unique perspectives and introspection, they offer alternative interpretations and an opportunity for a more comprehensive understanding of ourselves and the world around us.
This exhibition is running from May 8 to July 31. If you cannot attend on May 9 between 1pm and 4pm, but are interested in attending another time, you can make an appointment through The Korea Society’s website (free of charge).
Location: 350 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10017, 24th Floor
Learn more at https://www.koreasociety.org/arts-culture/item/2001-sculpted-voices-kyungmin-park-jinsik-yoo
May 10: Kotobuki: Auspicious Celebrations of Japanese Art in New York Private Collections at Japan Society
Explore the auspicious theme of kotobuki, or “celebration,” through an inspired selection of paintings, calligraphy, surimono, textiles, ceramics, and baskets dating from the 12th-21st centuries. Curated by Dr. Miyeko Murase, Takeo and Itsuko Atsumi Professor Emerita of Japanese Art History at Columbia University, this joyful exhibition offers a unique opportunity to view important but rarely displayed works from significant private collections in the New York City area.
This exhibition runs until May 11. If you cannot attend on May 10 between 12pm and 7pm (free of charge through our form), but are interested in attending another time, you can purchase tickets through Japan Society’s website.
Location: 333 East 47th Street New York, NY 10017
Learn more at https://japansociety.org/gallery/kotobuki-auspicious-celebrations-of-japanese-art-from-new-york-private-collections/
May 10: Chang Ucchin: The Eternal Home at Korean Cultural Center
Chang Ucchin (1917–1990) was a seminal figure in establishing Korean modernism, developing a distinctive artistic style that embodies a sense of innocence and playfulness. His work has become a cornerstone of modern and contemporary Korean art, leaving behind a significant legacy that reflects his deep affection for family, home, and nature.
Chang Ucchin sought to capture the fundamental beauty of life through the simplest forms, depicting familiar natural elements such as trees, birds, the sun, and the moon. These motifs transcend time and space, creating a world of peace and serenity. In his paintings, the home is more than a structure; it is a spiritual refuge, the heart of life, and an ideal space where humanity and nature exist in perfect harmony.
This exhibition runs from May 7 to July 19 (closed Sundays and Mondays). If you cannot attend on May 10 between 11am and 5pm, but are interested in attending another time, you can visit Korean Cultural Center at any time that the exhibition is open (see website for more details).
Location: 122 East 32nd Street, New York, NY, 10016
Learn more at https://www.koreanculture.org/gallery-korea/2025/05/chang-ucchin
May 11: (Re)Generations: Rina Banerjee, Byron Kim, and Howardena Pindell amid the Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller 3rd Collection at Asia Society
Asia Society welcomes you to (Re)Generations: Rina Banerjee, Byron Kim, and Howardena Pindell amid the Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller 3rd Collection. This exhibition presents key pre-modern masterpieces of Asian art through the lenses of three leading contemporary artists. Each artist has selected a number of works in Asia Society’s collection within which to situate their own new and existing works. Creating dialogues across multiple histories, cultures, and perspectives, these artists offer a range of new insights and entry points into the collection. Also on view to enjoy are: Imperial Treasures: Chinese Ceramics of the Yuan and Ming Dynasties from the Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller 3rd Collection; Hiraki Sawa: Journeys in Place;Yang Fudong: Seven Intellectuals in a Bamboo Forest; and works by Marcos Kueh, Yoko Ono, and Ai Weiwei.
These exhibitions run through August 10, 2025. If you cannot attend on May 11 between 11am and 5pm, but are interested in attending another time, you can purchase tickets in person or online. Asia Society also offers free museum admission on Fridays.
Location: 725 Park Ave., New York, NY 10021
Learn more at https://asiasociety.org/new-york/exhibitions/current