Artblog | Asian Arts Initiative

October 6, 2023 By Ryan deRoche

Imagining “The Cut,” with Eto Otitgbe and augmented reality, at Asian Arts Initiative

Ryan takes his children to see the new AR piece by Eto Otitgbe at “The Cut” and at Asian Arts Initiative. The exhibit and project, “Invasive Species,” raises issues about urban habitats, invasive species and climate change, while allowing the viewer to imagine different realities. AAI’s annual block party and live outdoor programming happens this weekend, Sat., Oct. 7 and Sun., Oct. 8. More information and links in Ryan’s post.

January 26, 2023 By Lacy Murphy

Changing the power dynamic, museum workers, the museum, the art, and social media

Contributor Lacy Murphy relates the story of art images and social media postings both by the Philadelphia Museum of Art and by striking museum workers last Fall and argues that spurred on by the victory of the PMA Workers Union, museum workers are now unionizing in many places across the country.

May 3, 2018 By Imani Roach

Byron Au Yong and Aaron Jafferis write useful protest music for the day after tomorrow

“Activist Songbook,” a collection of 53 contemporary protest songs derived from community interviews, launches Thursday May 3rd at Asian Arts. Composer Byron Au Yong and Lyricist Aaron Jafferis speak with Imani Roach about collective action and how Asian American narratives complicate the American racial landscape.

May 1, 2018 By Imani Roach

Sueyeun Juliette Lee lights the way and bridges the great divide

Sueyeun Juliette Lee speaks with Imani Roach about her site-specific installation and performance piece, Piece Light, which premieres on Thursday May 3rd as a part of the Asian Arts Initiative’s 25th anniversary celebration weekend. They talk collaboration, the future of the Korean peninsula, and the boundless imagination that peace requires.

February 24, 2015 By Alyssa Greenberg

News post – #asianartsinitiative pushing Pearl Street forward, Art-Reach welcomes John Orr, @mshandelman in Seattle, opportunities and more!

September 30, 2014 By Alyssa Greenberg

News post – Farewell to Vivant, Bridgette Mayer in Vegas, Cadmium Red under fire, Jeff Carr retires, opportunities and more!

September 11, 2014 By Noreen Kress

Museum on wheels — Erin Bernard’s Philadelphia Public History Truck

June 18, 2014 By Rachel Heidenry

Pew announces 2014 grants for Philadelphia artists and organizations!