Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month through art, talks, and more.
Art
See work by Asian American and Pacific Islander artists across the Museum.
Treasures from the emperor's altars to the scholar's studio.
A radical new look at the story of porcelain.
Events
Every Tuesday and Thursday in May, children 18 months to 6 years are welcome to enjoy books celebrating AAPI art.
Past Events
On May 17, explore how the decorative style of chinoiserie shaped both European women’s identities and racial and cultural stereotypes around Asian women in this critical look at the historical style and its afterlives.
Join The Shakuhachi 5 on May 15 for an intimate performance and conversation, featuring a selection of repertoire spanning four centuries.
On May 6, join curator Laurel Kendall for a deep dive into a selection of objects in the exhibition. Registration required.
On May 10, explore the artistry of traditional Chinese bronze vessels and ceramics and their impact on artists past and present.
Drop in for free, hands-on family fun. On May 11, Take inspiration from the exhibition Monstrous Beauty: A Feminist Revision of Chinoiserie.
Highlights
Go behind the scenes with Korean artist Lee Bul as she discusses her commission.
Hear about the provocative history of porcelain with Michelle Zauner, frontwoman of Japanese Breakfast, as your guide.
In 2017, award-winning Carnatic vocalist Abhishek Raghuram came to The Met’s stage for a program deeply rooted in the traditions of southern Indian classical music.
Read, Watch, and Listen
Learn more about the Asian American and Pacific Islander artists that shaped art history through Perspectives.
Join artist Sarah Sze as she explores new offerings from The Met collection that inspire her work.
Take a closer look at the Asian elephant through the eyes of Indian court painters.