(From left to right): Vase, probably 19th century, Famille noire porcelain, 27 x 10 1/2 in., Henry Clay Frick Bequest @ The Frick Collection; Dragon Jars with Cover (Pair), Qing Dynasty (1644−1911), Kangxi Period (1662−1722), Hard-paste porcelain with underglaze blue, 3 3/8 x 3 9/16 in. Bequest of Childs Frick in memory of Frances Dixon Frick, 1965 @ The Frick Collection; Vase, Qing Dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong Period (1735-1796), Hard-paste porcelain with polychrome overglaze and underglaze blue, 21 x 10 1/2″ @The Frick Pittsburgh

Looking East from Fifth Avenue: Chinese Porcelain at The Frick Collection
Friday, March 20, 2026 from 6–7pm
Stephen A. Schwarzman Auditorium
Free with registration

Join Yifu Liu, Anne L. Poulet Curatorial Fellow, for an illuminating lecture tracing the evolution of Chinese porcelain at The Frick Collection—from Henry Clay Frick’s earliest acquisitions to the museum’s most recent additions. Alongside the famille noire vases, polychrome enameled jars, and mounted wares that Frick cherished, the lecture will introduce lesser-known yet highly valuable imperial porcelain from the Yongzheng and Qianlong reigns; blue-and-white wares from the sixteenth to the nineteenth century; and Kangxi export dishes produced for European markets. Liu will examine the historical circumstances surrounding the formation of Frick’s porcelain collection, reevaluate its cultural relevance today, and explore its relationship with the European art for which the museum is best known.

Speaker bio:
Yifu Liu is the 2024–26 Anne L. Poulet Curatorial Fellow at The Frick Collection and a PhD candidate in the Department of Art and Archaeology at Princeton University. His research explores cultural exchange and the hybridization of artistic practices between Europe and China in the eighteenth century. At the Frick, he is organizing an exhibition on eighteenth-century French fashion plates, Ruffles & Ribbons: Fashion Plates from the Time of Marie Antoinette, opening April 1, 2026. He is also conducting research on Chinese porcelain in the Frick’s permanent collection. Independently, Liu has curated shows in contemporary art galleries with a focus on Chinese art in a global context.

Don’t miss out and register here for this enlightening talk today!

Vilaval Ragaputra, Son of Bhairava, India, circa 1690-1710, ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper, courtesy Art Passages

As global fascination with historical Asian art reaches new heights, Asia Week New York (AWNY) returns in spectacular fashion for its 17th anniversary, March 19–27, 2026—once again transforming New York City into the epicenter of Asian art in the United States. The 2026 celebration brings together 23 world-class galleries from across the globe—traveling from Santa Fe and London to Kyoto (online-only)—alongside 27 leading museums and cultural institutions. Six powerhouse auction houses—Bonhams, Christie’s, Doyle, Freeman’s, Heritage Auctions, and Sotheby’s—anchor the week with exceptional sales and events.

Across nine extraordinary days, collectors, curators, scholars, and enthusiasts will experience an ambitious lineup of exhibitions, auctions, curator-led tours, lectures, and exclusive gatherings. From the refined elegance of Chinese ceramics and the spiritual power of Himalayan sculpture to the masterworks of Japanese, Korean, Indian, and Southeast Asian traditions, Asia Week offers a sweeping journey through more than a millennium of artistic achievement.

Operating at the dynamic crossroads of scholarship, museum collaboration, and the global art market, Asia Week New York is more than an event—it is a convergence of expertise, passion, and discovery. For one unforgettable week, the world of Asian art comes alive in New York.

Left: Maitreya in Tushita Heaven. Pakistan, ancient region of Gandhara, Circa 3rd century. Schist. Courtesy of Carlton Rochell Asian Art. Right: The Demon Bhasmasura Dances for Mohini. From a Bhasmasura series. India, Uttarakhand, Tehri-Garhwal, circa 1830. Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper. Courtesy of Art Passages.

Left: Kiyoshi Hamada, Sand Dancing in the Sky in Spring, 2005. Oil on paper (byōbu screen, four panels). Courtesy of Seizan Gallery. Right: Yasuhara Kimei (1906–1980), Group of three works. Courtesy of Dai Ichi Arts, Ltd

This year’s presentations underscore Asia Week’s remarkable breadth, spanning ancient Buddhist sculpture and Ming dynasty ceramics to Edo-period printmaking and contemporary Korean painting—tracing the evolution of visual culture across centuries. The works on view explore a wide range of subjects, from the role of cats in Japanese culture, to the natural world and landscapes, to philosophy, meditation, and the passage of time, as well as showcasing artworks across various mediums such as Japanese Bamboo Art, Indian Classical Paintings and courtly objects, fine and rare Chinese ceramics from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, ukiyo-e woodblock prints, pottery from Kyoto, and ancient Buddhist relief panels, among others. A renewed appreciation for material tradition and artisanal practice is evident throughout, from masterworks of bamboo and lacquer to rare woodblock prints and classical furniture, reflecting a moment of renewed global interest in craft and material tradition.

Visitors can expect to see works from celebrated artists across the Asian Diaspora such as Katsushika Hokusai (Japanese, 1760-1849), Kawase Hasui (Japanese, 1883-1957), Yoshio Okada (Japanese, b. 1977), Fu Xiatong (Chinese, b. 1976), the late Suki Seokyeong Kang (Korea, 1977-2025), Wang Tiande (Chinese, b. 1960), Tanaka Sajirō (Japanese, b. 1937), Kim Guiline (Korean, 1936-2021), as well as ancient artifacts, objects, and classical furniture.

Left: Wang Tiande 王天德 (b. 1960 Shanghai). Ancient Trees Imprinted in Water, 2025. Xuan paper, ink, burn marks, and rubbing. Courtesy of Alisan Fine Arts. Right: Tanabe Chikuunsai I. Kanchiku Flower Basket, early 1900s. kanchiku bamboo, bamboo root, rattan. Courtesy of TAI Modern

Left: Kawase Hasui (1883-1957), Souvenirs of Travel, Second Series. Evening Shower at Teradomari, 1921. Woodblock print. Courtesy of Scholten Japanese Art. Right: Suki Seokyeong Kang, Mountain — hours #21-07, 2020-2021. Aluminum, hanging components (wire, bolts, painted steel) Courtesy of the artist’s estate and Tina Kim Gallery. Photo by Sangtae Kim.

“The artworks and treasures that will be exhibited this year for the 17th edition of Asia Week New York are truly spectacular,” said Margaret (Margi) Gristina, Chairperson of Asia Week New York. “From ancient artifacts to contemporary practice, this year’s edition highlights the resilience and vitality of the field.”

The 17th edition of Asia Week New York celebrates the legacy and importance of Asian art through robust programming, including exhibitions and auction house viewings, curatorial talks and lectures at top museums and societies, and auctions, culminating in an Open House Weekend, March 21-22.

In a period of recalibration across segments of the global art market, Asia Week’s 2026 edition signals continued strength in historical Asian art categories, particularly Japanese prints and South Asian works, reflecting both scholarly engagement and sustained collector interest.

Left: Nine Bend Bridge and Teahouse, Yuyuan Garden, Shanghai, Unidentified Photographer, 1880s, Courtesy of Loewentheil Photography of China Collection. Right: Yoshio Okada (b. 1977), “Swimming” Box with Sprinkled Design of Jellyfish, 2020, Japan. Maki-e gold lacquer on a wood base. Courtesy of Thomsen Gallery

Tamamoto Kenkichi (1886-1963). Iro-e platter with floral patterning, 1936. Porcelain with enamel overglaze. Courtesy of Joan B Mirviss LTD. Right: Hishikawa Moronobu, The Pleasure of Edo, (1618?–1694). Handscroll (detail). Courtesy of Sebastian Izzard LLC.

Here’s a closer look at what each participating dealer will unveil this year:

Chinese and Vietnamese Art

Alisan Fine Arts (United States) | 120 E 65th Street, New York, NY 10065
Fu Xiaotong and Wang Tiande Two artists inspired by the Chinese landscape painting tradition, taking nature as their primary theme. Both are pioneers in material manipulation, pushing the boundaries of traditional Chinese ink and Xuan paper in contemporary art practice.

Ralph M. Chait Galleries, Inc. (United States) | 16 East 52nd Street, 10th Floor
Spring Exhibition of Chinese Porcelain & Works of Art Including a fine and rare Chinese Fahua glazed guan jar, a fine and rare Chinese export porcelain ‘hong’ bowl and carved jade petal dish.

Fu Qiumeng Fine Art (United States) | 65 East 80th Street, Ground Floor
Contemplation / Meditation: Concepts and Cultures
This co-curated exhibition by Fu Qiumeng and Jeffrey Wechsler explores how Eastern and Western artistic traditions have visualized inner stillness, reflection, and heightened states of awareness, featuring works from classical and modern East Asian art to modern and contemporary American painting.

Loewentheil Photography of China Collection (United States) | 10 West 18th Street, 7th Floor
Shanghai: A Century of Photography, 1850-1950
Tracing one hundred years of photographic art in Shanghai, from the city’s earliest paper photographs of the 1850s to its vernacular photography of the 1950s.

Zetterquist Galleries (United States) | 3 East 66th Street, Suite 2B
Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean Ceramics
This exhibition features works from the Menke Family Collection, including a robust presentation of Vietnamese Ceramics from 14th–16th centuries influenced by Ming Dynasty wares.

Indian, Himalayan, and Southeast Asian Art

Art Passages (United States) | 115 East 72nd Street, #1B
Classical Indian Paintings and Courtly Objects
Highlights include a large painting on textile of Vishvarupa, Universal Form of Krishna, a painting on paper from an obscure Bhasmasura series, or the story of the ash demon, and another painting, presumably the last episode of Bhasmasura series, depicting Mohini, an enchantress form of Vishnu, coming to Shiva’s aid in handling Bhasmasura.

Carlton Rochell Asian Art (United States) | 24 East 80th Street
Objects of Veneration
Buddhist Art from India and the Himalayas, an exhibition of Himalayan and Indian art, featuring works distinguished by their rarity, craftsmanship, and scholarly significance.

Oliver Forge and Brendan Lynch Ltd. (United Kingdom) | 67 East 80th Street, Suite 2 Luminaries, Myth and Fantasy in Indian and Persian Painting
Over 40 court paintings from India and Persia dating from the seventeenth to the nineteenth century including an important group of large Mewar paintings and an early Qajar, eighteenth century oil painting.

Japanese Art

The Art of Japan (United States) | 25 East 77th Street, Suite 215
250 years of Japanese Woodblock Prints
Featuring a print from the infamous 36 Views of Mt. Fuji series from 1858.

Dai Ichi Arts, Ltd (United States) | 18 East 64th Street, Suite 1F
Ceramic Modernisms: New perspectives on 20th century Japanese Ceramics
This exhibition presents key works that trace the development of modern Japanese ceramics during the early 20th century, particularly between Tokyo and Kyoto. This exhibition shows works by three key artists: Yasuhara Kimei (1906–1980), Kusube Yaichi (1897–1984), and Miyanohara Ken (1898–1977).

Egenolf Gallery Japanese Prints (United States) | 25 East 77th Street
Captivated: Cats in Japanese Prints and Paintings
Japanese prints and paintings with cats, including 19th-century classical Ukiyo-e prints and drawings of beauties with cats as well as ink paintings and prints from the early 20th century that feature the felines as the primary subjects.

Hiroshi Yanagi Oriental Art (Japan) | Online Exhibition
Presents new acquisitions including a waterfall landscape by Soga Shōhaku from Japan’s Edo period.

Ippodo Gallery (United States) | 35 N. Moore Street
Banquet of Life: Nihonga Paintings by Daisuke Nakano
The Japanese painter’s long-awaited third New York solo exhibition, featuring eleven new works celebrating the natural world through glorious depictions of flora and fauna: blanketed in shimmering snow, at the turning point of the springtime thaw, and in full blooming colors.

Joan B Mirviss LTD (United States) | 39 East 78th Street, Suite 401
Six Celestials
Masterpieces by six artists, Tomimoto Kenkichi, Kawai Kanjirō, Ishiguro Munemaro, Kamoda Shōji, Okabe Mineo and Tanaka Sajirō, whose seminal careers established the foundations of contemporary Japanese clay art.

Onishi Gallery (United States) | 16 East 79th Street, Ground Floor
KOGEI Exhibition: Metalwork and Lacquerware
Works by leading Japanese artists including several designated as “Living National Treasures.”

Sebastian Izzard LLC Asian Art (United States) | 17 East 76th Street, Floor 3
Japanese Paintings and Prints, 1800−1860
Works that demonstrate the range and quality of ukiyo-e made through the end of the Edo period.

Scholten Japanese Art (United States) | 145 West 58th Street, Suite 6D
STERLING: 25 Years in New York
A celebration of the gallery’s ‘silver’ anniversary during Asia Week New York 2026. Having passed the quarter-century mark, this exhibition looks back on previous 90 exhibitions and 9 publications, presenting a selection of works reflecting Scholten Japanese Art’s continuing commitment to exploring the intertwining development of Japanese woodblock prints from the early to mid-20th century by artists who designed shin-hanga (lit. ‘new prints’) and sosaku hanga (lit. ‘creative prints’), while expanding their collective understanding of the art and artists who contributed to this field.

Seizan Gallery (United States) | 525 West 26th Street, Ground Floor
Spring Group Show
Showcasing a wide range of contemporary Japanese works—from Nihonga and sumi ink painting to ceramics—created by artists whose practices are deeply rooted in Japan’s traditions of artmaking and spirituality. Participating artists include Kiyoshi Hamada, Yasuko Hasumura, Noriyuki Saito, Tabuchi Taro, Shigemi Yasuhara, and others.

TAI Modern (United States) | 23 East 67th Street, 4th Floor
Japanese Bamboo Art: Tradition and Transformation
An exhibition exploring the enduring dialogue between historical tradition and contemporary innovation in Japanese bamboo art. Weaving together historic and contemporary pieces, this presentation brings together works by artists across generations, demonstrating how the medium continues to evolve while remaining deeply rooted in traditional techniques and philosophies.

Thomsen Gallery (United States) | 8 East 67th Street
Yoshio Okada and Modern Japanese Paintings
An artist recognized worldwide for his brilliance in harnessing the traditional Japanese craft of lacquer to contemporary modes of visual expression. The exhibition is centered around two of Okada’s most innovative series: “Celestial Phenomena” and “Jellyfish.”

Korean Art

HK Art & Antiques LLC (United States) | 8 East 67th Street, Ground Floor
Korean Ceramics and Paintings
Including a blue and white porcelain bottle from the 19th century.

Tina Kim Gallery (United States) | 525 West 21st Street
Suki Seokyeong Kang
A solo exhibition of the late Korean artist Suki Seokyeong Kang (1977–2025), on view from March 12 through April 25, 2026. Coinciding with the one-year anniversary of the artist’s untimely passing, this exhibition stands as both a memorial and a celebration of her singular artistic vision.

Space 776 (United States) | 37 Clinton Street, First Floor
Genealogies of Time: Korean Modern and Contemporary Art
This exhibition examines the present condition of South Korean contemporary art through the coexistence of multiple temporal layers. Rather than following a chronological narrative, the exhibition brings together works from different generations to reveal how artistic questions persist, shift, and reemerge over time.

Top Row (L-R):Guiline Kim, Inside and Outside, 2005, courtesy Space 776; Yoshio Okada (b. 1977), “Layered Clouds, Full Moon” Kanshitsu Box with Sprinkled Design of Celestial Phenomena, 2018, courtesy Thomsen Gallery; Torii Ippo, The Shore of the Tide Colors, 2007, courtesy TAI Modern; Miyanohara Ken 宮之原 謙 (1898-1977), Chrysanthemum Water Jar (Mizusashi), courtesy Dai Ichi Arts, Ltd.; Bottom Row (L-R): Kamoda Shōji, Vase, 1970s, courtesy Joan B Mirviss LTD; Nakagawa Mamoru, Vase “Rough Coast”, 2023, courtesy Onishi Gallery; Suki Seokyeong Kang, Jeong #06, 2023-2024, courtesy Tina Kim Gallery; A Blue and White Porcelain Bottle, 19th century, courtesy HK Art & Antiques LLC

Asia Week New York is almost here! Our third preview spotlights exceptional Korean works of art and Japanese objects presented by eight esteemed AWNY dealers. From refined ceramics and masterful sculptures to exquisitely crafted bamboo, this selection reflects the depth, elegance, and innovation of artistic traditions across centuries. Discover these remarkable works arriving next month as we prepare to welcome collectors, scholars, and enthusiasts from around the world.

Dai Ichi Arts, Ltd.
Ceramic Modernisms
March 19 – 27, 2026
Opening reception: March 19, 2026, 4-7pm
18 East 64th Street, Suite 1F

Showcasing the evolution of 20th-century Japanese ceramics, this exhibition traces the emergence of modern vessel expression in the wake of the Meiji, Taishō, and Shōwa eras—periods that reshaped Japan through rapid modernization. With works by Yasuhara Kimei, Kusube Yaichi, and Miyanohara Ken, it reveals Tokyo’s dynamic role—alongside Kyoto—as a leading center of ceramic innovation, where artists reimagined form, design, and beauty through the vessel.

HK Art & Antiques LLC
Korean Ceramics and Paintings
March 20 – 30, 2026
AWNY Hours: Mon-Sat, 11am–5:30pm (otherwise by appointment)
8 East 67th Street (Ground floor)

The gallery is pleased to present Korean Ceramics and Paintings, a focused exhibition celebrating the refinement and enduring beauty of Korea’s artistic traditions. Among the standout works is an exquisite 19th-century blue and white porcelain bottle, a masterful example of form, balance, and understated elegance.

Tina Kim Gallery
Suki Seokyeong Kang: Our Spring
March 12 – April 25, 2026
Opening: Thursday, March 12, 6-8pm
AWNY Hours: Tues-Sat, 11am–6pm
525 West 21st Street

The gallery is honored to present Our Spring, a solo exhibition of the late Korean artist Suki Seokyeong Kang (1977–2025), on view during Asia Week New York. Marking the one-year anniversary of the artist’s untimely passing, the exhibition serves as both a memorial and a celebration of her singular vision. Bringing together significant sculptural and two-dimensional works from the final decade of her life, Our Spring also introduces to New York audiences key works from some of Kang’s most influential series.

Joan B Mirviss LTD
Six Celestials
ISHIGURO, KAMODA, KAWAI, OKABE, TANAKA S & TOMIMOTO
March 19 – April 24, 2026
AWNY Hours: Mar 19, 11am-8pm, Mar 20–21 & Mar 23–27, 11am-6pm & Mar 22, 12-5pm
39 East 78th Street, Suite 401

The gallery is thrilled to present Six Celestials, an exhibition featuring masterpieces by six artists whose seminal careers established the foundations of contemporary Japanese clay art. By placing their diverse bodies of work in conversation, the exhibition highlights the ways in which each of these twentieth-century icons helped pave the way for the emergence of Japanese ceramics as it exists today—one of the most dynamic and exciting fields of contemporary art.

Onishi Gallery
KOGEI Exhibition: Metalwork and Lacquerware
March 19 – April 3, 2026
Opening Reception: Thursday, March 19, 5-8pm
AWNY Hours: Mar 19–27, 10am–5pm (otherwise by appointment)
16 East 79th Street

Featuring works by leading Japanese artists, including several designated as “Living National Treasures,” the exhibition presents contemporary masterpieces deeply rooted in centuries of tradition. Visitors will be treated to an extraordinary display of two of Japan’s most distinguished craft disciplines: metalwork and lacquerware, ofgering a rare chance to experience the enduring elegance of kogei, a living artistic heritage that continues to inspire contemporary design and enrich global culture.

Space 776
Genealogies of Time: Korean Modern and Contemporary Art
March 6 – 31, 2026
Opening Reception: Friday, March 20, 5–9pm
AWNY Hours: Wed–Sun, 12–6pm (otherwise by appointment)
37-39 Clinton Street

Genealogies of Time traces South Korean modern and contemporary art across generations, highlighting how past practices inform present-day creativity. The exhibition features Jeoung Keun Chan, Hyeongsoo Kim, and Hak Il Kim, whose works explore form, materiality, and perception, alongside Kim Guiline’s paintings (1936–2021), creating a dialogue between history and contemporary innovation that underscores continuity and transformation in Korean art.

TAI Modern
Japanese Bamboo Art: Tradition and Transformation
March 19 – 23, 2026
Opening Reception: Thursday Mar 19, 5-7pm
AWNY Hours: Thur-Mon, 11am-5pm (otherwise by appointment)
Colnaghi, 23 East 67th Street, Fourth Floor

The gallery is thrilled to return to Asia Week, this time with Japanese Bamboo Art: Tradition and Transformation, an exhibition exploring the enduring dialogue between historical tradition and contemporary innovation in Japanese bamboo art. Weaving together historic and contemporary pieces, this presentation brings together works by artists across generations, demonstrating how the medium continues to evolve while remaining deeply rooted in traditional techniques and philosophies.

Thomsen Gallery
Yoshio Okada and Modern Japanese Paintings
March 19 – 27, 2026
Opening Reception: Tuesday, Mar 24, 5:30-7:30pm
AWNY Hours: Daily, 11am-5pm (otherwise by appointment)
8 East 67th Street

Thomsen Gallery is delighted to present Yoshio Okada and Modern Japanese Paintings, celebrating the internationally renowned artist acclaimed for transforming the traditional craft of Japanese lacquer into contemporary visual poetry. The exhibition highlights two of Okada’s most inventive series, Celestial Phenomena and Jellyfish, revealing his mastery of form, texture, and expressive imagination.

Top Row (L-R): Kiyoshi Hamada, Sand Dancing in the Sky in Spring (detail), 2005, Courtesy Seizan Gallery; Utagawa Kuniyoshi, Ouch! That hurts! (Oo, itai おお,いたい), 1852, courtesy Egenolf Gallery Japanese Prints; Hiroshige, 100 Views of Edo, Fukagawa and Jumantsubo, 1857, courtesy The Art of Japan; Soga Shōhaku, Waterfall Landscape, Edo period 18th c., courtesy Hiroshi Yanagi Oriental Art. Bottom Row (L-R): Daisuke Nakano, Purple Magnolia “Awakening of Spring,” 2025, courtesy Ippodo Gallery; Ito Shinsui, Twelve Images of Modern Beauties: Cotton Kimono (Shin bijin juni sugata: Yukata), 1922, courtesy Scholten Japanese Art; Keisai Eisen, Beauty Sharing a Pipe, Bunsei era, ca. 1823, courtesy Sebastian Izzard LLC Asian Art

The countdown to Asia Week New York continues! Our second preview spotlights exceptional Japanese prints and paintings, showcasing the extraordinary collections from our seven premier AWNY member dealers. Discover these rare and stunning works arriving next month:

The Art of Japan
250 Years of Japanese Woodblock Prints
March 20–22, 2026
AWNY Hours: Mar 20-22, 11am-6pm (otherwise by appointment)
The Mark Hotel, 25 East 77th Street, Suite 215

Exhibiting a remarkable selection of new acquisitions spanning the mid-18th to early 20th centuries, this elegant presentation showcases masterworks by Hokusai, Suzuki Harunobu, Eishi, Kitagawa Utamaro, Utagawa Hiroshige, Utagawa Kuniyoshi, Utagawa Kunisada, Utagawa Sadahide, Tsukioka Yoshitoshi, and more. In addition to these highlights, a broad array of Japanese prints from the gallery’s inventory will also be on view, both at the hotel and online. Don’t miss this chance to experience these exceptional works firsthand.

Egenolf Gallery Japanese Prints
Captivated: Cats in Japanese Prints and Paintings
March 21–22, 2026
AWNY Hours: Mar 21-22, 11am-6pm (otherwise by appointment)
The Mark Hotel, 25 East 77th Street, (Suite # at front desk and on website)

Japanese prints and paintings with cats have always held a special attraction, much like the alluring yet unknowable felines themselves. In Japan, cats historically held the roles of mouser, companion, muse and even monster. This group of works includes 19th century classical Ukiyo-e prints and drawings of beauties with cats as well as ink paintings and prints from the early 20th century that feature the felines as the primary subjects. Alongside these, a curated selection of 18th–20th century Japanese prints and drawings makes its only New York appearance this year, offering a rare opportunity to experience them in person.

Ippodo Gallery
Banquet of Life: Nihonga Paintings by Daisuke Nakano
March 19 – April 18, 2026
Opening Reception: Thursday, March 19, 6–8pm
AWNY Hours: Mar 19-21 & 23-27, 11am-6pm; Mar 22, 12-5pm (otherwise by appointment)
35 N. Moore Street

In his long-awaited third New York solo exhibition, Daisuke Nakano presents eleven new works capturing the delicate transition of the seasons. Through radiant depictions of flora and fauna—blanketed in shimmering snow, awakening in the spring thaw, or bursting in full bloom—Nakano celebrates the beauty and rhythm of the natural world.

Sebastian Izzard LLC Asian Art
Japanese Paintings & Prints, 1800-1860
March 20–27, 2026
Opening reception: Friday, March 20, 5–7pm
AWNY Hours: Mar 20-21 & 23-27, 11am-5pm; Mar 22, 1-5pm (otherwise by appointment)
17 East 76th Street, Floor 3

Experience a refined selection of 19th-century Japanese woodblock prints and Ukiyo-e paintings this Asia Week New York. Spanning the first decade of the 19th century through the close of the Edo period, these works reveal the rich range, technical mastery, and enduring beauty of Ukiyo-e from this remarkable era.

Scholten Japanese Art
STERLING: 25 Years in New York
March 19–27, 2026
AWNY Hours: open with appointments appreciated, 11–5pm (otherwise by appointment through April 3)
145 West 58th Street, Suite 6D

They are thrilled to celebrate their silver anniversary at Asia Week New York this year with an exhibition of early- to mid-20th-century Japanese woodblock prints, highlighting the groundbreaking innovations of shin-hanga (‘new prints’) and sosaku hanga (‘creative prints’). The show pairs rare masterpieces by celebrated artists with remarkable discoveries by lesser-known contemporaries, alongside paintings reflecting the period’s design and aesthetics, offering a vivid journey through the dynamic evolution of Japanese printmaking from the turn of the century through the post-war era.

Seizan Gallery
Spring Group Show
March 19 – May 9, 2026
Opening Reception: Thursday, March 19, 6-8pm
AWNY Hours: Mar 19-21 & 24-27, 11am-6pm (otherwise by appointment)
525 West 26th Street

Bringing together a dynamic selection of contemporary Japanese works, this exhibition spans Nihonga, sumi ink painting, and ceramics—each created by artists whose practices are profoundly grounded in Japan’s enduring artistic traditions and spiritual heritage. Participating artists include Kiyoshi Hamada, Yasuko Hasumura, Noriyuki Saito, Tabuchi Taro, Shigemi Yasuhara, among others—each offering a distinct yet resonant voice within the continuum of Japanese art.

Hiroshi Yanagi Oriental Art
New Acquisitions
Online

Among the new acquisitions at Hiroshi Yanagi Oriental Art, a standout is Waterfall Landscape, a scroll painting by Soga Shōhaku. Renowned for his bold, expressive brushwork and unconventional approach to Edo-period painting, Shōhaku captures the power and movement of nature in this dramatic scene, blending Chinese literati influences with a uniquely imaginative Japanese vision.

Installation view, Huo Pavillion. Photo: Richard Barnes

Asia Week New York is excited to welcome the Princeton University Art Museum to our network of world-class institutions! Celebrated for its globally diverse collection, ranging from Greek and Roman antiquities to Asian ceramics and contemporary works, its significance lies in how it bridges cultures and periods, creating connections between diverse artistic traditions. Through strategic acquisitions and gifts, the museum has become a vital resource for scholarship, teaching, and public engagement, fostering cross-cultural understanding and offering innovative exhibitions that inspire both the Princeton community and global visitors.

The museum’s Chinese art collection ranks among the finest outside Asia, showcasing Tang and Song dynasty calligraphy, rare Song and Yuan paintings, Neolithic pottery and jade, Shang dynasty oracle bones, ancient bronzes, Buddhist sculpture, and striking Liao dynasty painted-wood tomb panels. Complementing these are Japanese sculpture, screens, and prints from the Heian period onward, Korean celadons and ceramics, and Indian miniatures, textiles, and metalwork. Recent efforts have led to a significant increase in a broad range of objects from India, Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia.

Discover the Princeton University Art Museum and immerse yourself in its captivating exhibitions and remarkable collections. Highlights on view include:

Journeys Real and Imagined in East Asian Art
Ongoing
Huo Pavilion of Asian Art

South Asian Art
Ongoing
South Asian Art Gallery

Trade and the Arts of Islam
Ongoing
Art of the Islamic World Gallery

Toshiko Takaezu, Sunrise Egg, ca. 2003–4, refired 2006. Princeton University Art Museum. Gift of the artist. © Toshiko Takaezu. Photo: Bruce M. White

Toshiko Takaezu: Dialogues in Clay
October 31, 2025 – July 5, 2026
David Nasher Haemisegger Gallery

And upcoming during Asia Week New York:

Warrior Aesthetics in East Asian Art
March 15 – July 26, 2026
Allen Adler & Frances Beatty Adler Gallery

To learn more and plan your visit, click here.

First Row (L-R): Vilaval Ragaputra, Son of Bhairava, India, circa 1690-1710, courtesy Art Passages; Fu Xiaotong, 160,050 Pinpricks, courtesy Alisan Fine Arts; Chinese Carved White Jade Vase and Cover, 18th / 19th century, courtesy Ralph M. Chait Galleries, Inc.; Mandala of Shakya Simha, Tibet, late 14th century, courtesy Carlton Rochell Asian Art. Second Row (L-R): A Large Blue and White Charger with Coin and Floral Design, Le-So Dynasty 15th-16th c. Vietnam, courtesy Zetterquist Galleries; A Hen Pheasant, Mughal India, circa 1660, courtesy Oliver Forge and Brendan Lynch, Ltd.; Curious Rock and Old Pine, Ouyang Pu (歐陽溥) and Zhang Yuanheng (張元衡), c. 1920s to 30s; courtesy Loewentheil Photography of China Collection; Mansheng Wang, Golden Buddha, 2010, courtesy Fu Qiumeng Fine Art

As we prepare to celebrate the 17th edition of Asia Week New York, we’re delighted to share an exclusive first look at the exceptional works set to arrive next month.

In this first preview, we spotlight eight distinguished AWNY member dealers—both from New York and abroad—who are presenting remarkable exhibitions of classical and contemporary paintings, sculpture, and works of art from China, India, the Himalayas, and Southeast Asia. From rare historical treasures to striking modern masterpieces, these presentations promise to set the tone for an exciting season ahead.

Alisan Fine Arts
Fu Xiaotong and Wang Tiande
March 12–April 18, 2026
Opening Reception: Thursday, March 19, 5-8pm
Artists Conversation On Materiality: Saturday, March 21, 2-4pm
Special AWNY Hours: March 19-22 & 24-27, 10am-5pm
120 East 65th Street

This evocative upcoming exhibition brings together two visionary artists inspired by the great tradition of Chinese landscape painting, each embracing nature as their central theme. Drawing on centuries of artistic heritage while forging boldly contemporary paths, both artists are pioneers in material innovation. Through their inventive manipulation of ink and Xuan paper, they push the boundaries of traditional Chinese mediums, transforming them into dynamic vehicles for contemporary expression. The result is a powerful dialogue between past and present, tradition and experimentation, landscape and abstraction.

Art Passages
Classical Indian Paintings and Courtly Objects
March 19–25, 2026
Opening Reception: Thursday March 19, 5-8pm
Asia Week Hours: March 19–25, 10am-6pm
115 East 72nd Street, #1B

Among the exhibition’s standout works is a monumental painting on textile depicting Vishvarupa, the awe-inspiring Universal Form of Krishna, radiating cosmic power and divine multiplicity. Also on view is a rare painting on paper from the little-known Bhasmasura series, illustrating the dramatic tale of the ash demon whose destructive boon threatens the very gods. The narrative reaches its climax in another extraordinary work—likely the series’ final episode—showing Mohini, the enchanting female manifestation of Vishnu, as she comes to Shiva’s aid, outwitting Bhasmasura in a moment of divine intervention and theatrical grace. Together, these works offer a vivid meditation on myth, illusion, and divine intervention.

Ralph M. Chait Galleries, Inc.
Spring Exhibition of Chinese Porcelain & Works of Art
March 19–27, 2026
Asia Week Hours: March 19–27, 10am-6pm
16 East 52nd Street, 10th Floor

Experience the beauty and craftsmanship of their upcoming exhibition, featuring a rare Chinese Fahua-glazed guan jar, a fine Chinese export porcelain ‘hong’ bowl, and a carved jade petal dish. These exquisite works highlight the skill, creativity, and elegance of Chinese decorative arts, promising a truly unforgettable viewing experience.

Oliver Forge and Brendan Lynch, Ltd.
Luminaries, Myth and Fantasy in Indian and Persian Painting
March 19–27, 2026
Opening Reception: Thursday March 19, 5-8pm
Asia Week Hours: Mon-Fri, 10am-6pm; Weekend, 11am-5pm; Friday 27 closing 1pm
67 East 80th Street, Suite 2

Prepare to be captivated by over 40 stunning court paintings from India and Persia, spanning the seventeenth to nineteenth centuries. The exhibition features an important group of large-scale Mewar paintings and a remarkable early Qajar oil painting from the eighteenth century, offering a rare glimpse into the grandeur, artistry, and rich cultural heritage of these royal courts.

Fu Qiumeng Fine Art
Contemplation / Meditation: Concepts and Cultures
March 3–April 11, 2025
Opening Reception: Thursday, March 19, 5-8pm
Special AWNY Hours: March 19–17, 10am-6pm
65 East 80th Street, Ground Floor

Experience a compelling dialogue between East and West in this co-curated exhibition by Fu Qiumeng and Jeffrey Wechsler, exploring how artists across cultures have captured inner stillness, reflection, and heightened states of awareness. Spanning classical and modern East Asian art to modern and contemporary American painting, the exhibition offers a captivating journey through the diverse ways art evokes mindfulness, contemplation, and the transcendent.

Loewentheil Photography of China Collection
Shanghai: A Century of Photography, 1850-1950
March 19–May 19 2026
Opening Reception: Wednesday, March 18, 6-9pm
By appointment (646-838-4576)
10 West 18th Street, 7th Floor

This exhibition journeys through one hundred years of photographic art in Shanghai, from the city’s earliest paper photographs of the 1850s to its vibrant vernacular photography of the 1950s. As one of the earliest centers for photography in China, Shanghai drew talented Chinese and foreign photographers who captured striking and unique images of a city undergoing rapid transformation. Featuring some of the earliest photographic records of Shanghai, the exhibition offers a rare glimpse into the evolution of the art of photography alongside the dynamic growth of this iconic metropolis.

Carlton Rochell Asian Art
Objects of Veneration: Buddhist Art from India and the Himalayas
March 19–27, 2026
Asia Week Hours: March 19-20 & 23-27, 10am-6pm; March 21-22, 11am-5pm (otherwise by appointment)
Adam Williams Fine Art, 24 East 80th Street

Objects of Veneration invites viewers to journey through centuries of Himalayan and Indian artistic mastery. Highlights include a 3rd-century Gandharan relief of Maitreya in Tushita Heaven, a 12th/13th-century gilt-copper Vasudhara from the Zimmerman Collection, and a late 17th-century Six-Armed Mahakala painting from Central Tibet, celebrated as “a masterpiece of the mystical black tangkas.” Alongside these treasures, a curated selection of classical Indian paintings illuminates the region’s spiritual devotion, exquisite craftsmanship, and enduring artistic brilliance.

Zettterquist Galleries
Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean Ceramics
Featuring works from the Menke Family Collection
March 19–27, 2026
Kindly call or email for an appointment (212-751-0650 or [email protected])
3 East 66th Street, Suite 2B

This exhibition showcases treasures from the Menke Family Collection, featuring a stunning array of Vietnamese ceramics from the 14th–16th centuries. Renowned for their vibrant glazes, graceful forms, and exceptional craftsmanship, these works reflect the profound influence of Ming Dynasty artistry on Vietnam’s ceramic traditions. Presented alongside Chinese and Korean ceramics, the exhibition offers a rich exploration of the beauty, skill, and cultural dialogue that shaped the region’s artistic heritage.

In the coming days, we’ll unveil more insights into this year’s world-class event!

Yufu Shohaku, Agura (Relaxing at Home after Work), 2019, madake bamboo, bamboo branches, 19 x 25.5 x 25 in.

New Works by Yufu Shohaku
Closing Saturday, February 28, 2026
1601 Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe, NM

These are the final days to catch an exhibition of works by master Japanese bamboo artist Yufu Shohaku at TAI Modern before it closes February 28! This exhibition features the master bamboo artist’s latest works, highlighting his signature “dragon pattern” and deep ties to Japanese mythology and nature.

At over 80, Yufu remains one of bamboo art’s most commanding voices. Known for his bold, sculptural baskets made from bamboo branches, roots, and half-split bamboo, his pieces radiate energy, texture, and movement. Using freshly cut madake bamboo, Yufu crafts each work by hand, relying on years of expertise and intuition rather than measurements or sketches.

His intricate hexagonal plaiting and distinctive spirals, loops, and dragon motifs create dynamic, organic forms inspired by the natural world. As the artist explains, “When I make flower baskets, I always consider the size and balance of the baskets, as well as the type of flowers to be arranged in them. For me, baskets and flowers are inseparable, and I get my inspiration from natural forms such as the earth and cliffs. I try to give my works an organic look, as if they are a part of nature.”

To learn more, click here.

Installation view, KAKU: Spiral Rhythm

KAKU: Spiral Rhythm
Closing Saturday, February 28, 2026
35 N Moore Street, NYC

With more than a dozen works of paper and three-dimensional wall sculptures, composed from tens of thousands of hand-wrapped washi paper spirals, KAKU meditates on the significance of washi paper as an integral element in Japanese culture, particularly as it evokes qualities of warmth, innocence, and quiet in everyday life. The essence of washi offers a material intelligence that refreshes the soul.

As described by director Shoko Aono, “In the natural, untouched, white hue of the paper—its inherent innocence, tenderness, and warmth—he sought to recover his soul’s tranquility, patiently creating countless pieces of spiral forms one by one with his own two hands. When these pieces were gathered together, the Spiral Series was born. Sometimes, KAKU casts vibrant paint upon his white spirals, coating them with color, and this eruption is truly an expression of exultation from a heart that has found its freedom.”

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Hiroshige (1797-1858), Kinryuzan Temple at Asakusa, 1856, woodblock print, 14.25 x 9.75 in. (36.2 x 24.76 cm)

New Acquisitions
Online

Welcoming the Lunar New Year, The Art of Japan presents thirty-three exceptional and evocative works that celebrate beauty, refinement, and the enduring spirit of ukiyo-e. They invite you to explore their newest acquisitions, featuring masterworks by Shunshō, Shunchō, Utamaro, Hiroshige, Kuniyoshi, Kiyochika, Yoshitoshi, and other celebrated artists whose visions continue to captivate across centuries.

To view the full selection, click here.

Hashimoto Koei (1899-?), Three Snowy Egrets, ca. 1950, 43.5 x 28.3 cm (approx), signature: Koei ga (in silver, upper right)

Rare Books Pasadena
February 21 – 22, 2026
Saturday, Feb 21 (10am-6pm) and Sunday Feb 22 (11am-4pm)
Historic Raymond Theater and Courtyard by Marriott 
180 N Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena CA

Egenolf Gallery is delighted to participate in Rare Books Pasadena, February 21–22, with a superb selection of original Japanese prints.

Discover these striking works alongside treasures presented by more than 80 respected dealers offering fine prints, rare and antiquarian books, maps, ephemera, and more. A wonderful opportunity for collectors and connoisseurs alike. Kindly contact the gallery to arrange complimentary admission at Will Call.

To learn more about the fair, click here.