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Contemplation / Meditation: Concepts and Cultures Closes Soon at Fu Qiumeng Fine Art

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Installation view, Contemplation / Meditation: Concepts and Cultures

Contemplation / Meditation: Concepts and Cultures
Closing Saturday, April 11, 2026
65 East 80th Street, NYC

Don’t miss your last chance to experience Contemplation / Meditation: Concepts and Cultures at Fu Qiumeng Fine Art before it closes April 11. Co-curated by Fu Qiumeng and Jeffrey Wechsler, the exhibition offers a compelling dialogue between Eastern and Western artistic traditions, exploring how artists across cultures have envisioned inner stillness, reflection, and heightened states of awareness.

Rooted in classical Chinese philosophy, the exhibition draws inspiration from Confucian, Daoist, and Buddhist thought, where inner cultivation and cosmic order are understood as deeply interconnected. From Confucian contemplation—emphasizing moral clarity, calm reflection, and self-perfection—to Daoist and Zen practices of meditation that quiet the mind, dissolve conceptual thinking, and release ego attachment, Eastern traditions have long approached art not as visual imitation, but as a conduit for spiritual resonance and embodied presence.

In contrast and dialogue, the exhibition also considers Western artists who, whether intuitively or through direct engagement with Eastern philosophy, pursued similar contemplative states. Featuring works that range from classical and modern East Asian art to modern and contemporary American painting, Contemplation / Meditation presents images that are sometimes representational, often abstract, and always oriented toward inducing clarity, calmness, or mental acuity.

Through restrained brushwork, expansive emptiness, spontaneous gesture, and subtle fields of color, the exhibition reveals how different cultural frameworks converge in a shared pursuit: using art to access states of stillness, insight, and presence.

The exhibition includes works by Arnold Chang, Michael Cherney, Duxi Chen, Hisao Hanafusa, Zhang Xiaoli, Brandon Sadler, Luo Min, Fung Ming Chip, Tang Ke, Wang Mansheng, Yau Wingfung, Sal Sirugo, and Rollin Crampton, among others.

To learn more, click here.

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Dai Ichi Arts’ New Spring Online Exhibition: Expressions of Clay

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Koyama Tomonari 小山 智徳, Oribe water jar, 2024, Oribe glazed stoneware, 8 5/8 × 8 1/4 in. (21.8 × 21 cm), accompanied with a signed wooden box

Expressions of Clay
April 9 – 23, 2026
Online

Dai Ichi Arts, Ltd. is pleased to present a spring online exhibition of curated Japanese ceramics, bringing together exceptional works by modern and contemporary masters. Spanning a rich spectrum of forms, textures, and firing techniques, the selection highlights the enduring vitality and innovation of Japan’s ceramic tradition.

Featured artists include Shimizu Uichi, Koyama Tomonari, Suzuki Goro, and more. On view online from April 9–23, 2026, this thoughtfully assembled presentation offers a compelling opportunity to experience the depth, diversity, and continued evolution of contemporary Japanese ceramics.

To learn more, click here.

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Lark Mason Associates Presents Cloisonné and Other Works from the Collection of Commissioner Dianne Johnson

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Cloisonné and Other Works from the Collection of Commissioner Dianne Johnson
April 7 – 21, 2026

Lark Mason Associates is pleased to present Cloisonné and Other Works from the Collection of Commissioner Dianne Johnson, on view April 7–21, 2026. This special sale brings together a selection of exquisite cloisonné alongside other notable works, reflecting the depth and refinement of a distinguished private collection.

To learn more, click here.

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Space 776 & TAI Modern Present at EXPO Chicago

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(Top Left): Beom Jun; Courtesy Space 776 (Top Right): Tanabe Chikuunsai IV, Creation Through Collapse – Five Cosmic Elements, 2025, tiger bamboo, earth, paint, 27.5 x 14.5 x 25.5 in. Image credit: Tadayuki Minamoto; Courtesy TAI Modern

EXPO CHICAGO 2026
April 9–12, 2026
Opening Night: Thursday, April 9, 5-8pm (by invitation only)

Fair Hours: Friday and Saturday, 11am-7pm; Sunday, 11am-6pm
Navy Pier, Chicago. IL

Space 776 and TAI Modern are delighted to participate in EXPO CHICAGO, taking place April 9–12 at Navy Pier!

Space 776 will be showcasing a focused presentation of Beom Jun centering on the artist’s exploration of the paradox between fullness and emptiness, unfolding through a process of layering, erasure, and repetition.  Through the quiet dialogue between what is left and what is removed, the artist suggests that emptiness is not a void, but a generative condition—one that continually reshapes perception, memory, and existence itself.

TAI Modern is excited to return to the fair with Warping Timelines: Tradition to Innovation, bringing together artists who explore the full expressive range of bamboo—from intimate, finely crafted works to ambitious sculptural forms that push the material’s limits. At its center is new work by Tanabe Chikuunsai IV, defined by ongoing formal experimentation. The presentation highlights a dynamic dialogue between tradition and innovation, pairing contemporary Japanese bamboo art with paintings by Jennifer Lynch.

Now in its 13th edition, the fair showcases leading contemporary and modern art galleries each April at Navy Pier, alongside a diverse and inventive program of talks, on-site installations, and public art initiatives. Inaugurated in 2012, EXPO Chicago draws upon the city’s robust history as a vibrant international cultural destination, while highlighting the region’s contemporary arts community. In 2023, the fair was acquired by Frieze, the world’s leading platform for modern and contemporary art.

They look forward to welcoming you in Chicago!

To learn more about the fair, click here.

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Press Coverage of Asia Week New York March 2026

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Detail from the February 2026 Issue of Apollo Magazine

Following nine lively days of exhibitions, auctions, lectures, and tours, the 17th edition of Asia Week New York came to a successful close—welcoming visitors from around the world and garnering widespread attention along with various press coverage.

A host of publications celebrated the exceptional quality and diversity of works presented by our member galleries, auction houses, and museums. Asian Art Newspaper, Arts of Asia and World Journal spotlighted standout exhibitions across the week, while ArtDaily featured highlights and Hyperallergic selected must-see shows and events.

For even more coverage, visit our Press Room.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s Asia Week New York an unforgettable celebration of art, culture, and community!

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Join an Artist Talk & Demonstration at the Appleton Museum of Art

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A.E. Kozeliski., “Purple Rain,” Chinese brush painting on Double Xuan using Eastern watercolors and Japanese “Sumi” ink, 22 x 27 in., On loan from the artist

Artist Talk & Demonstration with A.E. Kozeliski
Saturday, April 4, 2026, 1-2pm
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Join The Appleton Museum of Art this weekend for its Free First Saturday event, featuring a talk and live demonstration by A.E. Kozeliski.

In conjunction with her solo exhibition Portraits in Passing, Kozeliski will share insights into her contemporary Chinese brush painting practice, followed by an engaging live demonstration in the auditorium.

Enjoy complimentary admission—no reservation required—and an inspiring afternoon of art in motion.

To learn more, click here.

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Visit the Iconic Chinese Tea House at Marble House

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At Marble House, Alva Belmont—formerly Mrs. William K. Vanderbilt—transformed the Chinese Tea House into a powerful stage for social change. Opened in the early 20th century, the Tea House debuted with a gathering of supporters from the Political Equality Association, the suffrage organization she founded in 1909. In the years that followed, it became a vibrant setting for rallies, lectures, and events advocating for women’s rights.

Designed by Hunt and Hunt at a cost exceeding $100,000, the Tea House stands as both an architectural gem and a symbol of progress.

Today, this beautifully restored landmark invites guests to enjoy a unique dining experience at the iconic Chinese Tea House, set on the grounds of Marble House above the historic Cliff Walk. Recently reopened for the season, Newport Mansions has partnered with Stoneacre Restaurants to offer an elegant prix fixe brunch and afternoon tea featuring seasonal ingredients and artisan purveyors. With a welcome beverage, a refined tea tower of savories and sweets, and a choice of entrée—served, fittingly, on “Votes for Women” china—it is an experience that seamlessly blends history, elegance, and occasion.

To learn more and make your reservation, click here.

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Ongoing Asia Week New York 2026 Exhibitions

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(Clockwise from Top Left): Courtesy Joan B Mirviss LTD; Alisan Fine Arts; Fu Qiumeng Fine Art; Hiroshi Yanagi Oriental Art; Ippodo Gallery; Tina Kim Gallery; Seizan Gallery; Onishi Gallery; Loewentheil Photography of China Collection

Although our nine-day celebration of exhibitions, events, and auctions for Asia Week New York has come to an end, many captivating exhibitions are still open for viewing! Take this opportunity to explore these remarkable galleries, where ongoing exhibitions showcase extraordinary collections of Asian art. Check their gallery websites for specific dates and hours.

Alisan Fine Arts
Fu Xiaotong: NUN-7 and Wang Tiande: Beyond Reach
Closing April 18, 2026

Fu Xiaotong and Wang Tiande present a compelling dialogue grounded in the tradition of Chinese landscape painting, with nature as their central theme. Through an enduring engagement with the natural world, both artists pursue innovative material practices, manipulating ink and Xuan paper to challenge and expand the expressive possibilities of these classical mediums.

To learn more, click here.

Fu Qiumeng Fine Art
Contemplation / Meditation: Concepts and Cultures
Closing April 11, 2026

This co-curated exhibition by Fu Qiumeng and Jeffrey Wechsler examines how Eastern and Western artistic traditions have given form to inner stillness, reflection, and heightened states of awareness. Bringing together works from classical and modern East Asian art alongside modern and contemporary American painting, it traces a cross-cultural dialogue on the visual language of contemplation.

To learn more, click here.

Ippodo Gallery
Banquet of Life: Nihonga Paintings by Daisuke Nakano
Closing April 18, 2026

Banquet of Life: Nihonga Paintings by Daisuke Nakano marks the artist’s long-awaited third New York solo exhibition featuring eleven new works. Evoking the poetic passage of the seasons, the exhibition unfolds through luminous visions of flora and fauna. Rooted in the Nihonga tradition, Nakano employs mineral pigments, gold and silver leaf, and time-honored techniques to create richly layered compositions that harmonize classical refinement with a vibrant contemporary sensibility.

To learn more, click here.

Tina Kim Gallery
Suki Seokyeong Kang: Our Spring
Closing April 25, 2026

A solo exhibition of the late Korean artist Suki Seokyeong Kang (1977–2025) commemorates the one-year anniversary of her passing. Both a memorial and a celebration, the show reflects her singular vision—an exploration of human existence shaped by the delicate balance between solitude and interdependence. Featuring significant sculptural and two-dimensional works from the last decade of her life, the exhibition includes the New York debut of pieces from some of Kang’s most influential series. It stands as a tribute to her enduring legacy, where past and present, and the individual and collective, converge in quiet harmony.

To learn more, click here.

Loewentheil Photography of China Collection
Shanghai: A Century of Photography, 1850-1950
Closing May 19, 2026

Shanghai: A Century of Photography, 1850–1950 traces the city’s photographic history from its earliest paper prints to vernacular works of the mid-twentieth century. Nineteenth-century albumen views of the Bund, gardens, waterways, and commercial districts reveal photographers’ experiments with scale, perspective, and clarity, capturing a rapidly transforming urban landscape. Twentieth-century vernacular works chart the evolution of Shanghai’s visual culture, reflecting the dynamic interplay of art, commerce, and modernity.

To learn more, click here.

Joan B Mirviss LTD
Six Celestials
Closing April 24, 2026

In collaboration with Shibuya Kurodatoen Co., Ltd., Six Celestials presents a selection of seminal works by six artists whose pioneering careers helped define the trajectory of contemporary Japanese clay art. By placing these diverse practices in dialogue, the exhibition examines how each artist expanded the formal and conceptual possibilities of ceramics, collectively shaping a field that has become one of the most inventive and vibrant arenas in contemporary art.

To learn more, click here.

Onishi Gallery
KOGEI Exhibition: Metalwork and Lacquerware
Closing April 3, 2026

Featuring works by leading Japanese artists, including several designated as “Living National Treasures,” this exhibition presents contemporary masterpieces rooted in centuries of tradition. It offers an extraordinary encounter with masters of two of Japan’s most distinctive craft disciplines, whose practice combines a deep reverence for traditional skills and materials with a bold spirit of innovation. Together, these works exemplify the essence of KOGEI, a uniquely Japanese phenomenon that occupies a singular space at the intersection of craft and art.

To learn more, click here.

Seizan Gallery
Spring Group Show
Closing May 9, 2026

This exhibition brings together nine distinguished Japanese artists, each deeply rooted in the traditions of their respective mediums while extending these practices to address contemporary questions of materiality, form, and perception. Participating artists—including Kiyoshi Hamada, Yasuko Hasumura, Noriyuki Saito, Tabuchi Taro, and Shigemi Yasuhara—offer distinct yet resonant voices, collectively illuminating the ongoing evolution of Japanese art across generations.

To learn more, click here.

Hiroshi Yanagi Oriental Art
New Acquisitions and Selected Highlights Online Exhibition
Ongoing through Spring 2026

Their online exhibition of Japanese and Korean works of art presents some of the finest examples of craftsmanship and innovation from the region. From exquisite ceramics and delicate lacquerware to masterful paintings and decorative objects, the selection celebrates the enduring beauty, technical mastery, and cultural richness of East Asian art, offering collectors and enthusiasts the opportunity to explore these exceptional works from anywhere in the world.

To learn more, click here.

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Final Day of Asia Week New York 2026

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Ouyang Pu (歐陽溥) and Zhang Yuanheng (張元衡), Curious Rock and Old Pine, c. 1920s to 30s, gelatin silver print, Shaanxi; Courtesy Loewentheil Photography of China Collection

On this ninth and final day of Asia Week New York 2026, it’s your last chance to take it all in. Don’t miss live auctions this morning at Christie’s and Freeman’s, marking the culmination of the week’s dynamic sales, while online auctions continue at Bonhams, Christie’s, and Sotheby’s. Across the city, 18 outstanding exhibitions remain on view—be sure to explore, discover, and celebrate the very best of Asian art before the week concludes.

GALLERY EXHIBITIONS

18 gallery exhibitions are open today:

TODAY’S AUCTIONS 

TODAY’S FEATURED EVENTS

  • Bonhams Online Auctions: Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art and Modern and Contemporary Japanese and Korean Ceramics are open for bidding
  • Christie’s Online Auctions: Anime Starts Here: Japanese Subculture Reimagines Tradition; South Asian Modern + Contemporary Art; and Arts of Asia are open for bidding
  • Sotheby’s Online Auction: Impressions of the Past: Han Dynasty Tomb Bricks from the Art Institute of Chicago is open for bidding

Be sure to check out our Interactive Map in case you get lost!

And plan the rest of your eventful Asia Week with our Calendar of Events.

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Day 8 – Two Days Left: More Auctions & Open House

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Fung Ming Chip, Reflection of Zen 禅倒影, 2007, sealed “Ink on Paper 水墨纸本”, 62 x 15 1/2 in. (Mounting), 23 x 9 in. (Painting), 18 3/4 in. (Scroll Length); Courtesy Fu Qiumeng Fine Art

Day 8 arrives with the final stretch of Asia Week New York—just two days remain to experience it all. A fresh slate of extraordinary live auction sales takes center stage today at Christie’s and Sotheby’s! An all-day Open House at China Institute Gallery welcomes visitors with free admission—an unmissable chance to explore its remarkable exhibition. AWNY member galleries continue to present outstanding shows across the city, alongside ongoing online auctions. Don’t miss these final days to discover, connect, and immerse yourself in the best of Asian art before the week concludes!

GALLERY EXHIBITIONS

18 gallery exhibitions are open today:

TODAY’S AUCTIONS 

TODAY’S FEATURED EVENTS

  • Bonhams Online Auctions: Arts of India, Southeast Asia and the Himalayas Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art ; and Japanese Ceramics Online are open for bidding
  • Christie’s Online Auctions: Anime Starts Here: Japanese Subculture Reimagines Tradition; South Asian Modern + Contemporary Art; and Arts of Asia are open for bidding
  • Sotheby’s Online Auction: Impressions of the Past: Han Dynasty Tomb Bricks from the Art Institute of Chicago is open for bidding

Be sure to check out our Interactive Map in case you get lost!

And plan the rest of your eventful Asia Week with our Calendar of Events.

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