Asian Art Museum Members' Magazine, Spring/Summer 2025

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Contents 4 Museum News

21 Museum News

8 Exhibitions

22 Membership

14 Upcoming

24 Cha May Ching Boutique

16 Programs

26 Membership

18 Society for Asian Art

30 Thank You Donors

20 Behind the Scenes

SPRING 2025 VOL. XIV ISSUE 1 Members’ Magazine Published by the Asian Art Museum Chong-Moon Lee Center for Asian Art & Culture 200 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 415.581.3500 | asianart.org © 2025 Asian Art Museum of San Francisco

MAGAZINE STAFF editor - in - chief

Tim Hallman

graphic designers

Sky Alsgaard Desirée Sapphire writer / editor

Nicholas Stone director of membership

Danielle Hobart museum photographer

Kevin Candland additional photography

Eric Martinez / Alisa Wong

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Left, top to bottom: Dwelling, 2014, by Yuan Goang-Ming (b.

Taipei, 1965). Video installation with sound; 5 min. Installation view at the TKG+, Taipei, 2014. © Yuan Goang-Ming. Courtesy of the artist. 平安春信图轴 Spring’s Peaceful Messages by Giuseppe Castiglione (1688–1766). Reign of Yongzheng emperor, Qing Dynasty. Ink and colors on paper. 2025.2.008. Mana-dir, Contemporary Ceramic Sculpture, Shushank Shrestha represented by Lefebvre&Fils, France. Photograph // © Swosti Kayastha. Fish and Crabs, 20th century by Qi Baishi (Chinese, 1863–1957). Ink on paper. Lent from the Beijing Fine Art Academy Collection, 2024.4.17.

MUSEUM NEWS

A Fond Farewell from Dr. Jay Xu As I prepare to step down after 17 extraordinary years as The Barbara Bass Bakar Director & CEO, my heart is full of gratitude for you, our members. Your steadfast support has been the foundation of everything we’ve accomplished together.

Throughout my tenure, we’ve presented an extraordinary range of exhibitions and public programs showcasing compelling art and artists. From historic treasures to groundbreaking contemporary works, these experiences have deepened our understanding of Asian art and Asian American culture, adding meaning and value to our collective lives.

Thanks to your generosity, the “For All” capital campaign transformed our historic building, introducing the stunning Akiko Yamazaki and Jerry Yang Pavilion, the East West Bank Art Terrace, and reimagined galleries that connect past and present. We embraced contemporary art, technology, and new ways to tell Asia’s stories while expanding our mission to include Asian American art and culture.

Through challenges like the global financial crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic, and confronting anti-Asian hate, your unwavering support

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gave us strength to move forward.

Now, the museum stands poised for its next chapter. I’m thrilled to welcome Dr. Soyoung Lee, whose leadership will undoubtedly bring new energy and vision.

Thank you for making this journey unforgettable. It has been the honor of my life to serve you.

Best wishes,

Jay Xu THE BARBARA BASS BAKAR DIRECTOR AND CEO

Be Part of Dr. Xu’s Legacy Join us in celebrating Dr. Xu’s legacy by making a gift today to the Dr. Jay Xu Asian American and Asian Diaspora Arts Fund. Your contribution will empower the next generation of artists and sustain their impact on the cultural landscape.

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Left: Dr. Jay Xu pictured with Persimmons, 13th century, attributed to Muqi (Chinese, active mid to late 13th century). China; Southern Song Dynasty. Ink on paper. Lent by Ryokoin Temple for the 2023 exhibition Heart of Zen. Right: Dr. Jay Xu with Takashi Murakami at the 2023 Asian Art Museum Gala Celebrating Murakami: Monsterized. // Photographs © Asian Art Museum.

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MUSEUM NEWS

A New Era DR. SOYOUNG LEE JOINS THE ASIAN ART MUSEUM AS DIRECTOR AND CEO The Asian Art Museum is delighted to welcome Dr. Soyoung Lee as its new Barbara Bass Bakar Director and CEO. A distinguished scholar of Asian and Asian American art, Dr. Lee brings a wealth of expertise, an expansive vision, and a deep commitment to fostering cultural connections through art.

Dr. Lee joins the museum after a distinguished tenure as the Landon and Lavinia Clay Chief Curator at the Harvard Art Museums, where she led acclaimed exhibitions such as Future Minded:

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New Works in the Collection and Earthly Delights: 6,000 Years of Asian Ceramics. Previously, she spent 15 years at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where she advanced the understanding of Korean culture in the U.S. through exhibitions like Silla: Korea’s Golden Kingdom, a model of international collaboration and innovative digital presentation.

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DR. SOYOUNG LEE THE BARBARA BASS BAKAR DIRECTOR AND CEO

Members, stay tuned for opportunities to meet Dr. Lee. Meanwhile, in her first Q&A as director, Dr. Lee shares her thoughts on her new role:

What excites you most about leading the museum?

I’m excited to join this community of people who share a passion for the arts and cultures of Asia and the Asian diaspora. San Francisco (and the larger Bay Area) is an important hub globally for all things Asian. I’m thrilled to be embedded in an institution whose compelling collections and stories I’ve followed for decades.

What resonates with you about the Asian Art Museum’s mission?

I believe deeply in the museum’s mission to connect, to inspire, and to be a welcoming place of discovery for everyone. That’s been at the core of my career; it’s why I love museums and why I do this work.

What goals do you have once you start the position?

I want the Asian Art Museum to be the go-to place for deeply moving, exciting, revelatory experiences, where traditions and the future mingle and explode in interesting ways. I look forward to building on the strong foundations laid by Dr. Jay Xu and the staff, invested in this wonderful museum.

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Left: Dr. Soyoung Lee, newly appointed Barbara Bass Bakar Director and CEO of the Asian Art Museum. // Photograph © Ian Chin.

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as well as listening to and learning from everyone involved and

YUAN GOANG-MING EVERYDAY WAR

袁廣鳴日常戰爭

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APRIL 3–JULY 7, 2025 THE AKIKO YAMAZAKI AND JERRY YANG PAVILION

EXHIBITIONS

Following the success of his critically acclaimed participation in the 60th Venice Biennale, the Asian Art Museum will present the first North American solo exhibition by pioneering Taiwanese artist Yuan Goang-Ming (b. Taipei, 1965). Opening in April, the exhibition features over a decade of poetic and haunting video and installation works pitting the individual’s pursuit of home and safety against a precarious landscape of social and political upheaval.

Yuan has been an internationally prominent figure in the field of video art since the 1990s. His multichannel videos and installations unflinchingly capture the atmosphere of imminent collapse that saturates daily life in an age of global unrest. The artist’s camera glides coolly through defamiliarized public and domestic spaces — from the eerie stillness of empty streets during Taiwan’s annual air raid drills to the chaotic aftermath of an explosion detonated in his own living room. His immersive installations bring this surreal intersection of the uncanny and

a recreated domestic interior, surrounded by the warmth of a rug

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the everyday directly into the gallery space. Viewers may witness a catastrophe slowly unfolding onscreen while seated on sofas in

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Yuan’s search for poetic moments of beauty is both touching and relatable. It is no wonder his work has deeply moved international audiences, drawing critical acclaim in Venice. Likewise, trustee Fred Eychaner was inspired to underwrite Everyday War at the Asian Art Museum by generously making one of the largest single-exhibition gifts from an individual in the museum’s history.

“I found its framing of the delicate nature of daily life to be brilliant and compelling,” says Eychaner. “Presenting Yuan Goang-Ming’s work at the Asian Art Museum gives wider audiences an opportunity to engage with its themes. The museum has made remarkable strides recently in showcasing contemporary art and my gift aims to continue that momentum.”

The personal is universal.

Curator of Contemporary Art Abby Chen, who also curated Yuan’s presentation in Venice, enriches the narrative of the Biennale show through the inclusion of additional works. Disappearing Landscape – Passing II (2011) introduces an especially personal dimension, depicting Yuan and his family in their Taipei home in a dreamlike, multichannel, 21st-century self-portrait. Its intimate, domestic vulnerability resonates with a feeling of urgent poignancy that pervades the exhibition.

Everyday War calls for connection in an age of isolation, inviting viewers to reflect on both the fragility and strength of our

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shared existence. “The generational anxiety of this artist, known as the ‘father of Taiwanese video art,’ offers a timely message,” says Chen. “As Yuan strives to locate a personal sense of home and belonging, his visions of an unstable world convey a universal yearning for safety and peace.”

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Not Your Everyday Exhibition Keep an eye out for additional opportunities to engage with Everyday War online, including a series of interviews with the artist, new stories on our website, and a fresh look and feel for our YouTube channel.

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Yuan Goang-Ming: Everyday War is organized by the Asian Art Museum. The lead sponsor for the exhibition is The Fred Eychaner Charitable Fund. Additional support is provided by the Taiwan Academy in Los Angeles.

Sustained support generously provided by the Akiko Yamazaki and Jerry Yang Endowment Fund for Exhibitions and the Kao/Williams Contemporary Art Exhibitions Fund. Images, previous page, left to right: Everyday War, 2024, by Yuan Goang-Ming (b. Taipei, 1965). Single-channel video with sound; 10:33 min. Dwelling, 2014, by Yuan Goang-Ming (b. Taipei, 1965). Video installation with sound; 5 min. Installation view at the TKG+, Taipei, 2014. This page: Dwelling, 2014, by Yuan Goang-Ming (b. Taipei, 1965). Video installation with sound; 5 min. // All © Yuan Goang-Ming. Courtesy of the artist.

Moving Objects LEARNING FROM LOCAL AND GLOBAL COMMUNITIES NOV 15, 2024–MAR 10, 2025 TATEUCHI GALLERY A small but powerful exhibition appeared in Tateuchi Gallery recently. Entitled Moving Objects: Learning from Local and Global Communities, this show served as a case study examining the past histories and future destiny of selected collection objects. Alongside video interviews with scholars and community members, and a space for visitors to share their thoughts regarding the museum’s approach to provenance and

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collecting, the gallery featured four ancient bronze sculptures from northeastern Thailand.

Moving Objects marked the final display of these four Thai bronzes, which the museum is deaccessioning in response to a formal repatriation request from the Fine Arts Department of Thailand after research by Thai and U.S. authorities linked them to a looted temple complex and indicted smuggler Douglas Latchford.

Having been admired by museum visitors for over fifty years, the sculptures are currently in the process of being returned to their home country.

“Museums are recognizing that they are part of larger communities, both locally and globally,” says the Asian Art Museum’s Deputy Director and Chief Experience Officer, Emiko Usui. “We continue to learn from these communities as we strive to support ethical practices in art stewardship."

What Others Said About Moving Objects NPR’s Morning Edition “A museum's confession: Why we have looted objects”

Art Crime Professor Erin Thompson “The exhibition doesn’t fall into passive voiced equivocations about responsibility for looting and […] it gives credit to the Thai individuals who fought for repatriation.”

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Moving Objects: Learning from Local and Global Communities is organized by the Asian Art Museum.

Presentation is made possible with the generous support of Target. Additional support is provided by Monica Yeung Arima and Adrian Arima. Sustained support generously provided by the Akiko Yamazaki and Jerry Yang Endowment Fund for Exhibitions. Image: Installation view of the exhibit: Moving Objects: Learning from Local and Global communities, at the Asian Art Museum. // Photograph © Asian Art Museum, by Kevin Candland.

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UPCOMING

Forbidden City TREASURES OF TWO DYNASTIES SEP 25, 2025–JAN 5, 2026 AKIKO YAMAZAKI AND JERRY YANG PAVILION Go behind the walls of Beijing’s royal palace complex and step into the luxurious courts of two emperors, Xuande and Qianlong, under whose reigns the arts of imperial China flourished. Traveling from the Palace Museum in honor of its centennial anniversary, this exhibition features fabulous national treasures previously unseen in the United States and likely never to travel again.

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Forbidden City: Treasures of Two Dynasties is organized by the Asian Art Museum. Presentation is made possible with the generous support of Tim Dattels and Kristine Johnson. Sustained support generously provided by the Akiko Yamazaki and Jerry Yang Endowment Fund for Exhibitions. Left: 孝贤纯皇后朝服像轴 Portrait of Empress Xiaoxianchun in formal court robe, 1735. Reign of Qianlong emperor, Qing Dynasty. Ink and colors on silk. 2025.2.043. Right: 平安春信图轴 Spring’s Peaceful Messages by Giuseppe Castiglione (1688–1766).

Reign of Yongzheng emperor, Qing Dynasty. Ink and colors on paper. 2025.2.008.

PROGRAMS

Project Dastaan /

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APRIL 17, 2025–JUNE 2, 2025 TATEUCHI GALLERY VIRTUAL REALITY (VR) ACTIVATIONS:

April 17, Opening event, 5–8 PM April 17–May 29, Thursday nights, 5–7 PM May 4, Free First Sunday, 10 AM–5 PM Making its U.S. debut at the Asian Art Museum, Project Dastaan (“story” in Urdu and Hindi) is a peace-building initiative conceived by four Oxford scholars of Indian, Pakistani, and British descent.

The group’s accessible, award-winning storytelling explores the intergenerational impact of the events of 1947 on South Asia and its global diasporas.

Bringing personal histories to audiences of all ages through lively animated retellings and immersive virtual reality (VR) experiences, Dastaan reflects on the 1947 Partition of India and Pakistan, one of the largest forced migrations in human history.

The animated series “Lost Migrations” explores Partition’s legacies through the personal narratives of women, the stateless, and members of diaspora communities around the world, while “Child of Empire” invites visitors into an immersive experience of

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Partition through an animated VR docu-drama.

“For anyone looking to understand modern South Asian art, a consideration of Partition is essential,” says Padma Dorje Maitland, Malavalli Family Foundation Associate Curator of the Art of the Indian Subcontinent. “Project Dastaan is an exciting example of global citizens using digital media to explore a difficult subject with sensitivity and compassion.”

Project Dastaan is generously supported by the Ford Foundation JustFilms program. Right: Photograph courtesy of Noor Ahmed, Citizens Archive of Pakistan.

SOCIETY FOR ASIAN ART

Fall 2025 Arts of Asia Lecture Series IT’S MAGIC: ART AND THE POWER OF TRANSFORMATION From the beginnings of human existence, art has had the power to transform our understanding of the world; sometimes that power is called magic.

Join us for a 14-lecture series that delves into the mystical qualities of art across cultures and time. From ancient talismans to contemporary illusions, discover how artists harness symbolism, ritual, and innovation to alter perceptions, bridge worlds, and inspire change.

Instructor of Record Jeff Durham, associate curator of Himalayan art at the Asian Art Museum, has invited speakers who provide enlightening new perspectives on art.

Lectures are tentatively planned for August–December 2025; please visit societyforasianart.org for a confirmed schedule of

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speakers and topics.

Left: Theatrical headdress for the magical deer in the Ramayana (Epic of Rama) dance-drama, approx. 1950– 1960. Central Thailand. Papier-mache, glass, and mixed media. Gift from Doris Duke Charitable Foundation's Southeast Asian Art Collection. 2006.27.10.9. Right: Towering to Cloudy Sky, 1776, by Luo Pin (Chinese, 1733– 1799), Qing dynasty (1644–1911). Ink on paper. Museum purchase. B74D18.

SOCIETY FOR ASIAN ART

2025 Society for Asian Art Annual Book Sale APRIL 3–6 | DURING REGULAR MUSEUM HOURS, PLUS SATURDAY UNTIL 10 PM, AND FREE FIRST SUNDAY ASIAN ART MUSEUM LOGGIA

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Discover thousands of books — rare finds, collector’s items, and more — at unbeatable prices. Explore selections on Asian art, history, literature, culture, cuisine, travel, textiles, and jewelry. Proceeds support the museum’s C. Laan Chun Library.

Learn more.

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BEHIND THE SCENES

Visiting Scholar Swosti Rajbhandari Kayastha recently joined the museum as a (2024–2025) Fulbright Visiting Scholar. Focusing on Nepali cultural heritage studies, Swosti brings a deeply informed perspective on both Nepali artistic traditions and contemporary practices. She received an M.A. in Nepalese History, Culture, and Archaeology from Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, and a second M.A. in Museum and Gallery Practice from University College London. Serving as Curator at the Nepal Art Council, she has organized and curated exhibitions both national and international. Recently, she was appointed as an Executive Board member of the Patan Museum and a Senate member of Lumbini Buddhist University.

Her work at the Asian Art Museum will create connections within the vibrant Nepali diaspora in the San Francisco Bay Area, with a particular focus on artists. Uniting individuals across various disciplines and mediums, Swosti is promoting the artistic spirit and

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creating opportunities for career advancement, with the goal of a publication and exhibition about the project in the future.

A dedicated professional in the fields of art, culture, exhibition curation, and museum education, her articles and research papers on topics related to Nepali art and culture have appeared in International Council of Museums (ICOM) publications and other major outlets in Nepal and abroad.

MUSEUM NEWS

New Faces at the Museum

The Asian Art Museum is pleased to announce the appointment of Jae Yang as Director of Leadership Gifts. Jae comes to us with extensive frontline fundraising experience in higher education and the arts, having previously served as Major Gifts Officer at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco and earned a Master of Arts in Arts Management from Sotheby’s Institute of Art. Describing philanthropic work as her life’s calling and purpose, Jae’s dedication and enthusiasm are unmistakable. She looks forward to meeting with the multitude of supporters who ensure that a culture of meaningful philanthropy continues to thrive at Jae can be reached at jyang@asianart.org or by phone at 415.581.3781.

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Left: Mana-dir, Contemporary Ceramic Sculpture, Shushank Shrestha represented by Lefebvre&Fils, France. // Photograph © Swosti Kayastha.

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the Asian Art Museum.

MEMBERSHIP

Curator's Forum The Asian Art Museum is thrilled to unveil the Curator’s Forum, an exclusive new membership level designed to give you a fresh, immersive, and dynamic connection to art and culture. With an annual contribution of $10,000, members will unlock extraordinary experiences providing firsthand access to artists, curators, and cultural luminaries.

The Curator’s Forum is a philanthropic pathway for those who crave bold, interactive, and thought-provoking programs, inviting you to the most exciting conversations in the field of creative innovation. From bespoke onsite experiences that break the mold of a typical museum visit to curated day trips within the greater Bay Area, where art, culture, and sensory delight intertwine — every moment in the Curator’s Forum is designed to be both enriching and exhilarating.

Join us in shaping the future of museum engagement. Activate your Curator’s Forum membership today by contacting Jae Yang at

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415.581.3781 or the development team at 415.581.3794.

MEMBERSHIP

What’s Next for Curator's Forum?

San Francisco Art Fair VIP Opening APRIL 17, 2025

Attend the VIP opening of the San Francisco Art Fair, meet your fellow Forum members, and connect with museum leaders.

Donum Estate Day Trip SPRING 2025

Behind-the-scenes art tour and special wine tasting experience.

Travel with the Museum: Bentonville & Kansas City JUNE 3–7, 2025

Join Chief Curator Robert Mintz and explore local museums, tastes, and art offerings. This year’s trip includes exclusive guided tours of the Nelson Atkins Museum and the Crystal Bridges Museum, with exclusive access to the museum vaults; a private tour of the Zhou B Art Center; plus studio visits and private collection tours featuring artists from around the world.

Learn more.

Curator and Artist Workshops with Creative, Hands-on Engagement YEAR-ROUND

Go behind the scenes as curators and artists share their latest projects, research, and prototypes, including opportunities for you to test-drive upcoming exhibition activations and interactive offerings.

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Left: Opening Celebration of Ashwini Bhat: What Will it Take / For Us to Awake?, Oct 10, 2024. Courtesy of Asian Art Museum. // Photograph © Anna Nguyen for Ian Chin Photography.

BOUTIQUE

Cha May Ching MUSEUM BOUTIQUE Spring Artisan Market Returns!

EARLY ACCESS FOR MEMBERS

Friday, May 2 | 9–10 AM OPEN TO ALL

Friday, May 2–Sunday, May 4 | 10 AM–5:30 PM Celebrate the season of giving (Mother’s Day, graduations, weddings — and yes, Father’s Day!) with the Boutique’s Spring Artisan Market, now bigger and better than ever. Explore an incredible selection of unique, handcrafted treasures, including: Fashion & Accessories – Fresh looks to elevate your spring style Jewelry – From timeless classics to bold statements Ceramics – Elegant housewares and show-stopping décor Specialty Foods – Delicious treats to brighten your pantry Cards – Beautifully designed for every sentiment Admission is free and open to everyone — so bring your friends, spread the word, and make it a shopping day to remember.

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Member Preview Enjoy first dibs on everything during a special preview hour from 9–10 AM on Friday, May 2. Plus, members get a 10% discount on all purchases!

Right, top to bottom: Tea by Fabula Tea (tea only). Slippers by LUVONS. Jewelry by CRAFT STORIES. Home Textiles by KAILU. Rings by S for Sparkle.

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Outside the Box A RECIPE TO WELCOME SPRING

Chef Gracie Nguyen grew up cooking traditional Vietnamese food in Houston, Texas with her grandmother, mother, and many aunts. Her love of food and cooking would soon dictate her career path. After graduating from culinary school in San Francisco, Chef Gracie worked at Wolfgang Puck’s historic Postrio, a fine dining restaurant in the Union Square area. She then joined renowned Vietnamese chef Charles Phan of the Slanted Door group as chef de cuisine.

In 2011, Chef Gracie helped create Asian Box, bringing Vietnamese-inspired cuisine to a larger audience throughout the Bay Area. Made from scratch using fresh, locally sourced ingredients, the Asian Box menu blends her fine dining training with her Vietnamese heritage. The Asian Art Museum is proud to partner with this pioneering Asian American chef and entrepreneur

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whose vibrant dishes, inspired by the beloved recipes of previous generations, make dining at the museum a family affair.

Feeling hungry after reading this profile? You can visit Asian Box on the first floor during regular museum hours. In the meantime, Chef Gracie shares her recipe for Shrimp Spring Roll Salad with members.

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Shrimp Spring Roll Salad INGREDIENTS

2 oz chopped steamed shrimp 7 oz slaw mix 3 oz rice noodles 2 finger pinches bean sprouts 1 pinch fresh herbs 1 tbsp chopped peanuts 1 lime wedge 1 side Nuoc Cham sauce (see recipe) chopped scallions (on top) NUOC CHAM SAUCE

1.5 cups of lemon juice 1.5 cups of vinegar 1 cup of fish sauce 1 cup of honey 12 garlic cloves 8 Thai chilies Thinly slice Thai chilies and mince garlic cloves. Mix Thai chilies, garlic cloves, and remaining ingredients in a bowl.

Instructions In medium bowl, combine slaw mix, rice noodles, bean sprouts, herbs, and chopped peanuts. Drizzle Nuoc Cham sauce to taste and toss. Plate dressed salad in a bowl, place chopped shrimp on top, and sprinkle chopped scallions.

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Photographs © Asian Box.

MEMBERSHIP

Try Your Hand at Chinese Ink Painting Qi Baishi: Inspiration in Ink (on view through Apr. 7) provides an intimate look at the modern master who revitalized Chinese ink painting for the 20th century. Qi’s paintings find the magic in relatable, everyday subject matter, including his famed depictions of shrimp, fish, and crab.

“Qi declined to enjoy retirement; instead, he tirelessly explored ink art in his later years, aiming to share his love of nature among a wide audience,” says Fan Jeremy Zhang, Barbara and Gerson Bakar

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Curator of Chinese Art.

MEMBERSHIP

Create your own ink paintings with the help of these projects from the Asian Art Museum’s education department: Brush Painting Web App Get started with this fun, interactive digital painting tool.

An Introduction to Chinese Ink Painting Techniques Go deeper with an in-depth slideshow.

How to Paint a Lotus Learn to paint a lotus flower using traditional techniques.

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Left: Fish and Crabs, 20th century by Qi Baishi (Chinese, 1863–1957). Ink on paper. Lent from the Beijing Fine Art Academy Collection, 2024.4.17.

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Don’t forget to share your creations with the membership team at members@asianart.org.

THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS

Asian Art Museum Founders Circle On the 50th anniversary of its founding, the Asian Art Museum announced the creation of the Asian Art Museum Founders Circle (formerly known as the Avery Brundage Founders Circle) to recognize donors whose cumulative giving to the museum totals $1 million or more. The museum celebrated the charter members of the Asian Art Museum Founders Circle in 2016 and continues to welcome new individuals and entities to the distinguished group.

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Atsuhiko and Ina Goodwin Tateuchi Foundation Barbara and Gerson Bakar Estate of Dorothy J. Bakewell Cori and Tony Bates Estate of Thomas and Betty Belina+ Marjorie W. Bissinger Mr. Richard C. Blum and The Honorable Dianne Feinstein Jane and Jack Bogart Mr. and Mrs. William K. Bowes, Jr. The Brayton Wilbur Foundation Brooks–Mathews Foundation Eliza and Dean Cash John S. and Sherry H. Chen Julia K. Cheng+ Kathy Chiao and Ken Hao Jennifer Ching-Yun Kao and R. Stanley Williams+ Carmen M. Christensen Estate of C. Laan Chun Henry and Vanessa Cornell Lloyd and Margit Cotsen Joan L. Danforth Steve and Roberta Denning Rajnikant T. and Helen Crane Desai Thao N. and Jerome L. Dodson Dixon and Carol Doll Family Foundation Estate of Ernest and Virginia Esberg Fred Eychaner Sakurako and William Fisher Estate of George and Denise Fitch Virginia and Timothy Foo Tully and Elise Friedman Richard N. Goldman Sarah and William Hambrecht Nancy B. Hamon Estate of Frank Hand+

Marsha Vargas Handley Joan Diehl McCauley 1991 Trust Kristine Johnson and Timothy Dattels Maryellie and Rupert H. Johnson Jr. Estate of Richard H. Jones and Robert M. Johnson+ Anne and Timothy F. Kahn Kahng Foundation Estate of Robert L. & Lois M. Kreuzberger KT Foundation The Kuo Family Mr. and Mrs. Chong-Moon Lee Doris Shoong Lee and Theodore Bo Lee Fred Levin & Nancy Livingston, The Shenson Foundation Lui Foundation Kumar and Vijaya Malavalli Constance Corcoran Miller Tina and Hamid Moghadam Maura and Robert Morey Estate of Dr. Forrest Mortimer and Stuart M. Harvey Suno K. Osterweis Richard and Marianne Peterson Estate of Elton L. Puffer Leslie T. Schilling and Alexander H. Schilling Dr. Stephen A. Sherwin and Mrs. Merrill Randol Sherwin Vijay and Ram Shriram, The Dhanam Foundation Ji Ing Soong Estate of Mrs. Norma Stanberry Rosina and Anthony Sun Estate of Masako M. Suzuki Henry and Tomoye Takahashi

Claire and M. Glenn Vinson Jack and Susy Wadsworth Phyllis C. Wattis Diane B. Wilsey Akiko Yamazaki and Jerry Yang Mr. and Mrs. Geoffrey Y. Yang Richard and Fukan Yen Salle E. Yoo and Jeffrey P. Gray+ Bank of America Mellon Foundation The Bernard Osher Foundation California Arts Council Columbia Foundation Crankstart The David and Lucile Packard Foundation The E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation East West Bank The Freeman Foundation The Henry Luce Foundation Institute of Museum and Library Services The Korea Foundation Koret Foundation National Endowment for the Humanities The Robert H.N. Ho Family Foundation Samsung Society for Asian Art The Starr Foundation Target Wallis Foundation Wells Fargo William G. Irwin Charity Foundation + Denotes 2024 new members

Left to right: Dr. David D. Stein, Dr. Phyllis A. Kempner, and Kondo Takahiro with Reduction Wave, 2017 by Kondo Takahiro (Japanese, b. 1958). Heisei period (1989–2019). Marbleized porcelain with silver mist overglaze. Asian Art Museum, Acquisition made possible by Dr. Phyllis A. Kempner and Dr. David D. Stein, 2020.3.

THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS

Annual Donors The Asian Art Museum gratefully acknowledges the following individuals for their generous annual support for exhibitions, programs, and special events during fiscal year 2024. This support, together with our Nexus and Jade Circle membership programs, allows us to thrive as a vibrant hub for discovery, education, and inspiration.

Contributions received from Jul. 1, 2023, to Jun. 30, 2024. Major funding is provided annually by the City and County of San Francisco.

$100,000 and above Barbara Bass Bakar Cori and Tony Bates Eliza and Dean Cash Enlight Foundation Vaishali Chadha and Family Huifen Chan and Roelof Botha Patty S. Chu and Colbert T. Dare Fred Eychaner Fund Fred Levin, The Shenson Foundation Kenneth C. Griffin Martha Sam Hertelendy Varsha Rao and Cameron Poetzscher Shelagh Rohlen Sally Shi and Hansong Zhang Ram and Vijay Shriram, The Dhanam Foundation Tania and Michael Stepanian Rosina and Anthony Sun Anjali and Sundar Pichai Akiko Yamazaki and Jerry Yang Salle E. Yoo and Jeffrey P. Gray

$50,000 to $99,999

$25,000 to $49,999

$15,000 to $24,999 Alexandra and Peter Caban Toni Cupal and Michelangelo Volpi Beverly Galloway and Chris Curtis* Mimi Gardner Gates Ken Hao and Kathy Chiao Puja and Samir Kaul Mary Frances Poh Sack Family Fund Leslie T. Schilling and Alexander H. Schilling Michelle Wilcox and Robert F. Kuhling, Jr. Anonymous

$10,000 to $14,999 Chip and Juliet Bergh Sandra C. Bessieres Lorna Meyer Calas Mr. and Mrs.* Alexander D. Calhoun Destino Fund Anne Ja Forbes Geoffrey Bruce Hayes Robert C. Hermann The Jennifer & Jacob Pritzker Family Fund Paul Kang Kiran K. Kapany Dr. Phyllis A. Kempner and Dr. David D. Stein Bianca and Merlin Larson David and Linda Lei Mindy Lin and Peter Sun Ruth Murad Oliver Nicholas Crisanto and Evelyn Raimundo Ursula E. Ralph Mr. P.A. Reque Elizabeth Sullivan Denise Bradley Tyson

Daphne and Stuart Wells Michael and Patrice Wilbur

$5,000 to $9,999 Betty and Bruce Alberts Dr. Beth Arman and Dr. Robert Mintz Trista Berkovitz and Stephen Pegors Dr. Lynne Lopez Brewer Frances Campra and Scott Campra-Brantley Mr. and Mrs. Steve Chen Lily and Riaz Moledina Dr. Stephen R. Chun Penelope Clark Michael Garland and Virginia Coe Jo Ann B. Collins Jay A. and Nadege Conger Jane DeBevoise Janet L. Dobrovolny Margaret M. Dueringer Ms. Margaret H. Edwards and Mr. William T. Espey Pauline Eveillard and Douglas Gould Reverend Richard G. Fabian and Mr. Stephen Holtzman Dr. Vincent Fausone, Jr. Gloria S. Garaventa Mr. Donald Gibson Dessa P. Goddard Pat Gordon Ms. Kalena Gregory James C. Gries Kathleen G. Henschel and John W. Dewes Keiko and Gerald Horkan Ms. Marie Oh Huber and Mr. John Huber Dr. Mary Hunt Endora Hsia and Dennis Wong Sung Jin and Frank Ingriselli Ms. Nancy Jacobs Brenda Jewett Jeffrey and Anne M. Katz Mr. Eugene Kim and Ms. Christine Kim Randall E. Laroche and David G. Laudon

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Michele and Joseph M. Alioto Midori and Paul Antebi Monica Yeung Arima and Adrian Arima Atsuhiko and Ina Goodwin Tateuchi Foundation Edwin L.* and Patricia B. Berkowitz Ching-Ho Chang and Yao Meng Chao Steven and Roberta Denning George Fan Sakurako and William Fisher Vivian Fung and Daniel Cheung Lori and David Hsieh Anne and Timothy Kahn Alexandra and Dennis Lenehan John Maa, M.D. Susan and Kevin McCabe Nion McEvoy and Leslie Berriman Lore Harp McGovern Michelle and Robert Friend Foundation Francis Mill Constance C. Miller ParksKitchen Merrill Randol and Stephen Sherwin John Sell

Glenn Vinson and Claire Vinson Jack and Susy Wadsworth Jean and Hing Wong Bingyuan Zhang Julia Zhen Anonymous (2)

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William Mathews Brooks Claudine Cheng Julia K. Cheng Harry and Sandra Cheung Jennifer Ching-Yun Kao and R. Stanley Williams Lillian K. Chun and David H. Chun Yogen and Peggy Dalal Shashi and Dipanjan "DJ" Deb Dixon and Carol Doll Family Foundation Thao N. and Jerome L. Dodson Virginia and Timothy Foo Marsha Vargas Handley Michael and Ginger Hu Kristine Johnson and Timothy Dattels Bill Kim

Mr. and Mrs. Chong-Moon Lee Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Lee Gorretti Lo Lui Dipti and Rakesh Mathur Lillian Qian and Charles Huang Nanci Nishimura and Joseph Cotchett William and Michelle Tai John Osterweis So Yong Park and Brian Byun Mary Mayer Tanenbaum Ken and Ruth Wilcox William and Gretchen Kimball Fund Songyee Yoon

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THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS James and Katherine Lau Dr. and Mrs. Richard H. Lee, Jr. Timothy and Joy Light Nathan Lile Marcia Linn Monica Lopez and Sameer Gandhi Arnold and Junko Low Andrew Lueck - Christie's Ms. Linda C. Lucas and Mr. Dalfred E. Ross Thomas and Beverly Marlow Peggy Mathers Joyce Hing McGowan Mrs. Betty Meissner Ms. Melly Metcalf Virginia and Donald* Meyer Guy S. Miller and Alicia Loo Michele A. Monson Lynne T. Ogata Marianne H. Peterson Gregory Potts Ruth Quigley Richard Raisler Foundation Keiko Sakamoto and William Witte Dr. Catherine Sanger and Mr. Brandon Yoder John M. Sanger Sophia Sheng Mary Lou Shott Richard P. Shrieve and Yvonne Don Ms. Jessica Silverman and Dr. Sarah Thornton Susan Steer Mr. Thomas C. Stoiber and Mrs. Diane J. Stoiber Ms. Eleanor Sue and Ms. Wendy Mines David and Inhi Suh Edward and Brian Tam May Chen and K.M. Tan, M.D. Nadine Tang Mr. John K. Uilkema and Dr. Gail G. Uilkema Mark Valentine The Brayton Wilbur Foundation Faye Wilson King Won and Linda Won Lowell S. Young, M.D. Mei Z Candace Zander Kahn Stephen and Connie Zilles Anonymous (3)

$1,000 to $4,999 Dorrit Ahbel, M.D. Colin Alexander and Ronald E. Albers

Neaera and Edward Baer J. Riccardo Benavides Stuart Berkowitz, Ph.D. Mr. Mitchell I. Bonner Peter and Margaret Boyer Anne Breckenridge Dorsey Agnes V. Brenneman and Roger Edwards D. Ren Brown Tien T. Bui and James M. Connell Adrianne and Robert Burton Alexa Canova Parker and Greg Parker Lyman and Carol Casey Karen G. Castle Selina and Johnson Cha Kay Chan Cordelia J. Chang Donald and Eunice Chee Clementine Chen and Chris Yen Yvonne and Ralph Cheng Ravi and Monjula Chidambaram Eunice Childs Mary Chin and Antoine Gaessler Samantha Chiu Leung and Sally Yu Leung Teresa Clark and Martin Lay David Clayton and Gayle Dekellis Michael and Praneenart Coke Tina Cole and Mark Larson Dianne and Glenn Colville Alice M. Corning Philip S. Dauber and Elayne R. Dauber The Davidson Family Keith Dehoff Sandra Delay-Magnuson Dvonia C. Dekker Bonnie Demergasso Yilun Ding Jerry Dodson and Pat Dodson Janet Eddleman Harry and Meredith Endsley Jeanne and Frank Fischer Tom Frankel and Janet Reider Juli Gammon and Ted Wong Stanlee Gatti Raj-Ann Gill Robyn Glennon and Leah Sheldon Hon Mai and Joseph Goodman

Frederick L. Gordon Susan Graham Harrison and Michael A. Harrison Dorothy D. Gregor Jan Gronski Ying Gu and William An Dr. Joseph Han and Ms. Amy Lum Theresa Haran Joan Haratani Carole and John Harlow Susan Hartt and Mr. Jack Ewbank Monica and Stephen Henderson Laura Ho Danielle Hobart and Zack Ruskin Robert E. Hom Andrea L. Hong and James S. Parsons Betsy and William Houston Thomas J. Hudak Lenora L. Jang The Keyes Sulat Family Fund Rosalind and Sung-Hou Kim Sachiko A. Kim and Machiko Akasaka Mr. and Ms. Ken J. King Jan Kang and James Kirchner Etsuko Kobata and Derek Adelman John P. Kouletsis Fay Lee Lorna Lee and James Keefe Sophie Lei Aldrich and Ted Aldrich Raymond L. Lent and Echo C. Chien-Lent Dr. Lai-Sung Eric Leung and Mrs. Kay-lee Leung Barry and Ellen Levine Dave Lindsey Jeffrey Lipkin and Kathleen Anderson Beverly and Peter Lipman Lisa and Douglas Goldman Fund Peter D. Lit Vanessa and Steve Lo Carrie and Ronald Ludwig Leslie Maendl and Penny Lane Susan and Philip Marineau John McAllister and Julie McAllister John McCallister Nan McDowell Linda McKay

Michelle Mercer and Bruce Golden Buffington Clay Miller and Christine Tieu Walter Miller Emily Millman David G. Mitchell Cathy and Howard Moreland Clare M. Murphy Ruth Muschel and Gillies McKenna Linda Nanbu Robert Oaks and Fred Sheng Edmund W. Ow Dr. Kumja Paik Kim Roland and Caryl Petersen Edith Piness Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Price Carl Quong and Sandra Quong Gary and Carol Robb Linda Rineck Diana V. Rogers Adam Roth Pamela H. Royse Louise A. Russell Jeannie Sack and Jordan Sachs Dr. Emily J. Sano Verna Shaheen Gerald and Jenny Shimizu Risk Jack Silveira Matthew Simis and Michael Gray Sher and Jean Singh Peter and Beverly Sinton Terry Smalley and Suzanne Portero Steve Smart and Javier Barreto Robert L. Speer Harise and Peter Staple Susan Stevenson and Joyce Norcini Charles M. Stockholm Roselyne C. Swig Garry Tan and Stephanie Lim Karen Tang and Joseph Deng Susan K. Tanner Marsha M. Thrall Calvin B. and Mary Tilden Yat-Ping Tong and Jacqueline Tong Judith Tornese and Jerry Winters Pat Tseng Paul Violich Nondas Voll and David Ellsworth Marie B. Vought

THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS

Angela Weber John R. Williams Dr. Ben C. Wong Carol and Weldon Wong Eileen C. Wong Dr. Olga F. Woo Felix and Margaret Wu Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Wu Roy J. Wu Dr. Stanley K. Yarnell and Mr. Victor C. Rowley Elaine L. Yip Dale Young Xian Xing Zhang Anonymous (3)

The Asian Art Museum gratefully acknowledges the following organizations for their generous annual support for exhibitions, programs, and special events during fiscal year 2024.

Gifts of Art

The Bernard Osher Foundation East West Bank The Herbst Foundation, Inc. Koret Foundation Mellon Foundation The William K. Bowes, Jr. Foundation William G. Irwin Charity Foundation Anonymous

Laura W. Allen Master Chao Shao-An* Julia Cheng Etsuko Kobata Mei-ly Lin Pilara Family Foundation Janis Wetsman Jane Whitaker Wylie Wong

$100,000 and above

$50,000 to $99,999

$25,000 to $49,999 Bloomberg Philanthropies Graff Diamonds Jacques and Natasha Gelman Foundation JPMorgan Chase & Co. The KHR McNeely Family Foundation Kimball Foundation The Morrison & Foerster Foundation Pacific Gas and Electric Company Society for Asian Art The Sumitomo Foundation The W.L.S. Spencer Foundation

$15,000 to $24,999 BEI Hotel Blakemore Foundation Cartier Frank A. Campini Foundation Grant Thornton

J.W. and H.M. Goodman Family Charitable Foundation

$10,000 to $14,999 CDR Johnson Family Foundation Dodge & Cox The Joseph and Mercedes McMicking Foundation Neiman Marcus Prologis The Sato Foundation

$6,000 to $9,999 Delta Dental U.S. Embassy in Seoul

$3,000 to $5,999 Cathay Bank Foundation Dolby Laboratories The Japan Foundation John and Marcia Goldman Foundation Terra Foundation for American Art

$1,000 to $2,999 Lisa and Douglas Goldman Fund Paul S. Nadler Foundation United Business Bank * Deceased

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Left to right: Marc Hruschka, Rosina Sun, Eliza Cash, Fred Levin, Gorretti Lui, Sally Shi, Juliet Bergh, and Sandy Cheung at Nisei, Sep. 12, 2023. // Photograph © Chris Constantine.

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American Friends of the Shanghai Museum The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. Bank of America CJ ENM

Google The Henri & Tomoye Takahashi Charitable Foundation Kaiser Permanente National Endowment for the Arts Target Zenni Optical

THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS

Estate and Trust Gifts Estate of Dinny W. Chase Estate of Joan L. Danforth Estate of Polly Carver Duxbury Estate of George and Denise Fitch

Frederic S. Whitman Trust Estate of Richard H. Jones and Robert M. Johnson Estate of Nancy E. Lem

Estate of James Lilienthal Estate of Antoinette S. MacIntyre Estate of Josephine M. Markovich

Richard Gump Trust Estate of Rudolph and Sonja Schmid Estate of Ms. Rita Wieland

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Richard B. Gump Legacy Society members create enduring legacies that provide for the financial security of the museum and ensure that the collections, exhibitions, and programs continue for future generations.

Robert Acker Anne M. Adelmann Dorrit Ahbel, M.D. Sophie Lei Aldrich and Ted Aldrich Anthony Alfidi Jody Arens Barbara Bass Bakar Nancy E. Bardoff Thomas B. Bassett Mrs. Carole L. Becker Billie Becker-Bem Jody E. Berke Kathy Bissinger Dr. Phyllis B. Blair Gerry A. Blunt D. Ren Brown Don Buhman Cordelia J. Chang Michael T. Chang Pauline P. Chang Agnes Chen Brown Alan F. Chow Patty S. Chu and Colbert T. Dare Dr. Stephen R. Chun and Dr. Doris Sze Chun Joyce H. Clark William and Diane Clarke Dianne and Glenn Colville Mrs. Katharine Comstock Dauna R. Currie Fernan de Zarate Martha Debs Helen Crane Desai Destino Fund Carl and Meredith Ditmore Jeanne Dorward Judith and Robert L. Duffy Trudy Ehrenfeld Reverend Richard G. Fabian Richard M. Fitzgerald Peter J. Flagg Nancy G. Freeman Walter Jared Frost Kathryn C. Gallagher

Beverly Galloway Dr. Elizabeth Green-Sah James C. Gries Charles and Ginger Guthrie Charles E. and Anthia L. Halfmann Renee R. Hall Margaret B. Handelman Marsha Vargas Handley Micheline Handon Geoffrey Bruce Hayes Dr. Gloria M. Hing Gordon Holler Elizabeth H. Huchberger Wray Humphrey Dr. Mary Hunt Marie and Harold Hyman Julie D. Jaecksch Dr. Ronald G. Jan Sandra N. Jeong Dr. Phyllis A. Kempner and Dr. David D. Stein Sally Ketchum Bill Kim Sally L. Kirby Ludmila Kisseleva-Eggleton and Peter Eggleton Henry J. Kleinhenz Mr. Thomas A. Knapp Walter Knoepfel Aman I. Kumar Benjamin and Wendy Leong Barbara and Warren Levinson Felice Liang Paul Lifton Timothy and Joy Light Marcia Linn Karina K. Lok Yin-Wah Ma and Rosser H. Brockman Marilyn E. MacGregor Mr. James D. Marver Peggy Mathers Karyl M. Matsumoto Susan and Kevin McCabe John McCallister

Dr. Patricia J. McEveney Judi A. McManigal Kate McNulty Patrick E. McSweeney Mrs. Betty Meissner Bob Merjano Virginia Meyer J. Sanford Miller Mr. Lawrence Mock and Ms. Chris Ahn Cathy and Howard Moreland Ann M. Mullis K. Marie Nelson Jeffrey A. Nigh Marnay O'Neal Eunshin L. Okumoto Ms. Judith A. Olson Diane Ososke Michael J. Pascua Prof. John V. Perry Greg L. Pickrell and Evelyn Richards Mary Frances Poh Marjo and Al Price Ruth Quigley Merrill Randol and Stephen Sherwin Ronald D. Rattner Joan Reagan and Dominic Gattuso Jr. Mr. P.A. Reque Pamela H. Royse Louise A. Russell Jeannie Sack and Jordan Sachs Dr. Emily J. Sano Joseph R. Saunders Mary M. Schiffmann Midori H. Scott John J. Shaak Dr. Kathleen O. Slobin Barbara Sonnenblick Robert L. Speer Marilyn Spiegl Susan Steer Patricia N. Sullivan Rosina and Anthony Sun

Susan K. Tanner Michael E. Tully Mr. John K. Uilkema and Dr. Gail G. Uilkema Glenn Vinson and Claire Vinson Stephanie Waldman Dr. and Mrs. Ralph J. Watson Daphne and Stuart Wells Tim Whalen The Brayton Wilbur Foundation Michelle Wilcox and Mr. Robert F. Kuhling, Jr. Charlene F. Williams William E. Wilson Brenda J. and William L. Winston John Wood Connie and Stephen Zilles Anonymous (8)

THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS

Endowed Funds The Akiko Yamazaki and Jerry Yang Endowment Fund for Exhibitions Arlene Schnitzer Endowed Fund for Chinese Art Barbara and Gerson Bakar Curator of Chinese Art Endowed Fund Betty Bogart Endowment Fund The Brayton Wilbur Foundation D. Graeme Keith Endowment for C. Laan Chu Library The Desai India Endowment Dodson Family Fund Dorothy, Thomas, and Marguerite Warren Fund Dr. Phyllis A. Kempner and Dr. David D. Stein Endowment Fund

Ernest and Virginia Esberg Fund The Forrest Mortimer and Stuart Harvey Fund for the Acquisition and Conservation of Asian Art Richard H. Jones and Robert M. Johnson Endowed Fund+ Gladys Klockars Barber Endowment Fund James M. Gerstley Fund for International Exhibitions Grace Kase Director of Education Fund Joan Danforth Fund for Asian Art and Culture John S. and Sherry H. Chen Endowed Fund for Chinese Art and Programming

Kao/Williams Contemporary Art Exhibitions Fund Korean Endowment Fund Lawrence and Gorretti Lui Hyde Street Art Wall Mural Fund Lloyd Cotsen Japanese Bamboo Endowment Lois and Robert Kreuzberger Memorial Fund for Art Acquisition Malavalli Family Fund Mee Y. Chow Endowment Mellon Foundation Endowment for Head of Conservation Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Lawler Fund for Education Olive Deming Memorial Fund

Paul C. and Phyllis Wattis Fund for Chair of S.E. Asian Art Paul E. Miller Endowment for Publications Phyllis C. Wattis General Endowment Fund Richard B. Gump Fund Society for Asian Art Endowment Fund The Starr Fund Stuart M. Harvey Fund William Randolph Hearst Endowment for Education + Denotes 2024 new funds

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Left to right: Museum guest with Thao and Jerry Dodson celebrating Takashi Murakami and Unfamiliar People. // Photograph © Drew Altizer.

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Reduction Wave, 2017. by Kondo Takahiro (Japanese, b. 1958). Heisei period (1989-2019). Marbleized porcelain with silver-mist overglaze. Asian Art Museum, Acquisition made possible

by Dr. Phyllis A. Kempner and Dr. David D. Stein, 2020.3. // Photograph © Asian Art Museum.