ASIAN ART MUSEUM

May 24

Hayakawa Shokosai I was the first Japanese basket artist to sign his works. These elegant miniature baskets are dated 1885 and are made from bamboo, rattan, hemp leaf, and more. They’re perfect for holding little sweets that go with sencha tea (roasted green leaves). You can see these and more in our Japanese baskets galleries. Also, doesn’t this look like a painting? 

Hayakawa Shokosai I was the first Japanese basket artist to sign his works. These elegant miniature baskets are dated 1885 and are made from bamboo, rattan, hemp leaf, and more. They’re perfect for holding little sweets that go with sencha tea (roasted green leaves). You can see these and more in our Japanese baskets galleries. Also, doesn’t this look like a painting? 

The terracotta warriors inspire awe, wonder, joy, intrigue, and…facial hair envy. 

The terracotta warriors inspire awe, wonder, joy, intrigue, and…facial hair envy. 

I guess you could say China’s First Emperor was a bit confident and sure of himself? It happens when you’re affiliated with the unification of China, the Great Wall, and the legendary terracotta warriors. 

I guess you could say China’s First Emperor was a bit confident and sure of himself? It happens when you’re affiliated with the unification of China, the Great Wall, and the legendary terracotta warriors. 

May 23

Here’s the Lost Warrior posing with our newly installed Japanese bronze lions from the late nineteenth century. Our terracotta warriors will be GONE after Monday, May 27. The feedback has been overwhelmingly enthusiastic and we highly recommend you get in on the ancient art and artifacts action. We’ll be open Monday, May 27 to provide one final opportunity; tickets will be $25. Come tonight after 5:00 pm and tickets will only be $10.

Here’s the Lost Warrior posing with our newly installed Japanese bronze lions from the late nineteenth century. Our terracotta warriors will be GONE after Monday, May 27. The feedback has been overwhelmingly enthusiastic and we highly recommend you get in on the ancient art and artifacts action. We’ll be open Monday, May 27 to provide one final opportunity; tickets will be $25. Come tonight after 5:00 pm and tickets will only be $10.

May 18

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The #terracottawarriors will be gone in the blink of an eye. You really don’t want to miss this exhibition.

The #terracottawarriors will be gone in the blink of an eye. You really don’t want to miss this exhibition.

May 17

mf351h: Red Beans Green tea Cream Frappeccino in Taiwan #yummy #starbucks #taiwan #taipei #frappeccino (Starbucks 星巴克 慶城門市) When major Western chains spice it up a little and adapt to adopted countries, customizing here and there. Say what you will about Starbucks, but this is interesting. 

mf351h:

Red Beans Green tea Cream Frappeccino in Taiwan #yummy #starbucks #taiwan #taipei #frappeccino (Starbucks 星巴克 慶城門市)

When major Western chains spice it up a little and adapt to adopted countries, customizing here and there. Say what you will about Starbucks, but this is interesting. 

(via taiwanesefood)

May 15

tumblropenarts: The Tumblr Arts Summit at ArtPadSF will explore the way we share, create, and engage with art on the web. Seven leading art world professionals will discuss how their institutions, brands and associations have benefited from social media and the web, where and how they’ve found the most success, and the challenges presented with technologically engaging the art world. With: Ken Harman, curator and owner of Spoke Art Gallery James Salzmann, West Coast Managing Director of Paddle8 Jennifer Yin, Manager of Marketing & Digital Engagement at Asian Art Museum Joel Kuennen, Director of Operations, Senior Editor at ArtSlant Kara Q. Smith, Managing Editor of Art Practical and Community Engagement Coordinator at SFMOMA Liz Glass, Assistant Curator at Wattis Institute for Contemporary Art Eric Dyer, Artist ArtPadSF has established a solid reputation by providing an opportunity for gallerists, collectors, curators, artists, critics and art lovers to experience the best of the emerging contemporary art market in an intimate and unique setting. There will be tons of art to enjoy and great discussion. If you’re in San Francisco, please come out! See you there, friends? 

tumblropenarts:

The Tumblr Arts Summit at ArtPadSF will explore the way we share, create, and engage with art on the web. Seven leading art world professionals will discuss how their institutions, brands and associations have benefited from social media and the web, where and how they’ve found the most success, and the challenges presented with technologically engaging the art world.

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ArtPadSF has established a solid reputation by providing an opportunity for gallerists, collectors, curators, artists, critics and art lovers to experience the best of the emerging contemporary art market in an intimate and unique setting. There will be tons of art to enjoy and great discussion. If you’re in San Francisco, please come out!

See you there, friends? 

May 10

jeanniebieber: So I went to an exhibit in San Francisco about the terracotta soldiers. I posted the pictures on FB and this happened. Ha! Don’t forget to tag your pals on Facebook. Ohhhhhh Facebook. We suppose this is just good facial features recognition at work. Thanks for checking out our terracotta warriors exhibition and posting this, jeanniebieber.

jeanniebieber:

So I went to an exhibit in San Francisco about the terracotta soldiers. I posted the pictures on FB and this happened.

Ha! Don’t forget to tag your pals on Facebook. Ohhhhhh Facebook. We suppose this is just good facial features recognition at work. Thanks for checking out our terracotta warriors exhibition and posting this, jeanniebieber.

May 07

Many consider this martial arts / tragic romance epic an Asian cinema classic, and that’s why we’re screening it. It’s gotten rave reviews, but regardless of what the critics say, House of Flying Daggers is simply a gorgeous film. Steeped in vivid colors, lush cinematography, and crazy action-drama, it’s directed by the famous Zhang Yimou and stars some of Asia’s biggest stars: Zhang Ziyi, Andy Lau, and Takeshi Kaneshiro.  Watch it with us on Thursday, May 23, 6:00 pm. Then see the terracotta warriors afterwards. All for just $10. 

Many consider this martial arts / tragic romance epic an Asian cinema classic, and that’s why we’re screening it. It’s gotten rave reviews, but regardless of what the critics say, House of Flying Daggers is simply a gorgeous film. 

Steeped in vivid colors, lush cinematography, and crazy action-drama, it’s directed by the famous Zhang Yimou and stars some of Asia’s biggest stars: Zhang Ziyi, Andy Lau, and Takeshi Kaneshiro. 

Watch it with us on Thursday, May 23, 6:00 pm. Then see the terracotta warriors afterwards. All for just $10.