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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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Day 7 – Fresh Auctions and Curator Tours Continue

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KUBO SHUNMAN (1757–1820), Warbler Hidden in Flowering Plum Branches, ca. 1818, color woodblock print: shikishiban surimono, 8⅛ x 7¼ in. (20.6 x 18.4 cm); Courtesy Sebastian Izzard LLC Asian Art

Day 7 unfolds with a vibrant lineup of live auctions at Bonhams, Christie’s, Doyle, Heritage Auctions, and Sotheby’s, setting the pace for another dynamic day. 19 AWNY member galleries remain open with exceptional exhibitions across the city. This afternoon, don’t miss the curator walkthrough of Contemplation / Meditation: Concepts and Cultures at Fu Qiumeng Fine Art. Auction previews, online exhibitions, and ongoing sales carry on all week—presenting countless chances to discover and connect with remarkable works of Asian art through Friday!

GALLERY EXHIBITIONS

19 gallery exhibitions are open today:

TODAY’S AUCTIONS 

TODAY’S FEATURED EVENTS

  • Sotheby’s Selling Exhibition: Zarina is open and on view

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 6 – Don’t Miss Today’s Auctions and Events

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Wang Tiande, Ancient Trees Imprinted in Water, 2025, Xuan paper, ink, burn marks, and rubbing, 29 ⅝ x 34 ⅝ in.; Courtesy Alisan Fine Arts

With just four days remaining, Asia Week continues at full pace—offering a rich selection of must-see exhibitions and events across the city. 18 AWNY member galleries remain open for viewing with live auctions at Bonhams, Sotheby’s, Christie’s, and Doyle throughout the day. This afternoon, attend a book launch at Thomsen Gallery, followed by their opening reception, and continue on to an engaging lecture at The Korea Society. Auction viewings, online shows, and sales continue, with extraordinary Asian art to experience through Friday!

GALLERY EXHIBITIONS

18 gallery exhibitions are open today:

TODAY’S AUCTIONS 

TODAY’S FEATURED EVENTS

  • Sotheby’s Online Auction: Impressions of the Past: Han Dynasty Tomb Bricks from the Art Institute of Chicago and Selling Exhibition: Zarina are open and on view and Chinese Art in America: Loans from Important Private Collections is on view

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 5 – More Stunning Asian Art Awaits

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Onihira Keiji, Nanohana Blossoms, 2010, white-lipped pearl oyster, quail eggshell, abalone shell, and gold, 5 ¼ × 8 ¼ × 6 ¼ in (13.3 × 21 × 15.8 cm); Courtesy Onishi Gallery

Asia Week New York enters a new week with even more exceptional Asian art discoveries. Live auctions commence today, alongside a vibrant program of lectures, book launches, previews, and curatorial tours. Explore 15 member galleries across the city—and don’t miss a moment of the week’s dynamic events!

GALLERY EXHIBITIONS

15 gallery exhibitions are open today:

TODAY’S AUCTIONS 

TODAY’S FEATURED EVENTS

  • Sotheby’s Online Auction: Impressions of the Past: Han Dynasty Tomb Bricks from the Art Institute of Chicago and Selling Exhibition: Zarina are open and on view and Chinese Art in America: Loans from Important Private Collections is on view
  • The Frick Collection Lecture Sèvres Manufactory’s Vase Japon: An Extraordinary Exchange between France and China with Marie- Laure Buku Pongo, Associate Curator of Decorative Arts, and Yifu Liu, Anne L. Poulet Curatorial Fellow at 6:30pm (RSVP required; limited tickets for AWNY guests; first come, first served)

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 4 – Asia Week New York Open House Weekend Continues

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Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1798-1861), Ouch! That hurts! (Oo, itai おお,いたい), Series: Sankai medetai zue 山海目出度図絵 (Celebrated Treasures of Mountains and Seas); Courtesy Egenolf Gallery Japanese Prints

Our Open House Weekend continues on this 4th day with another lively day of discovery. Visit 18 of our member galleries across the city and enjoy more engaging lectures, special auction previews, and online presentations and sales, offering an exceptional array of Asian art and rare works to experience!

GALLERY EXHIBITIONS

18 gallery exhibitions are open today:

TODAY’S FEATURED EVENTS

  • Sotheby’s Online Auction: Impressions of the Past: Han Dynasty Tomb Bricks from the Art Institute of Chicago and Selling Exhibition: Zarina are open and on view and Chinese Art in America: Loans from Important Private Collections is on view
  • JASA Lecture We Do Not Work Alone: Kawai Kanjirō and Ceramics in Modern Kyoto by Meghen Jones at 11am at Japan Society (Kindly RSVP)
  • Sotheby’s Lecture Series (Kindly RSVP)
    1pm:
    Into the Studio: Huanghuali Furniture in Focus by Nicholas Grindley
    2pm: The Yuan Dynasty Stage-Granary: An Architectural and Historical Examination by Nancy S. Steinhardt
    3pm: From Private Passion to Public Legacy: Women Who Built the Art Institute of Chicago’s Chinese Art Collection by Seung Hee Oh
    4pm: Print Revolutions – China’s Gift to the World. Preview to an upcoming exhibition at the Cleveland Museum of Art by Clarissa von Spee
  • Bonhams’ Panel Disussion How an Artist’s Biography Influences Collectors: Featuring the Work of Park Soo-keun by Joe Earle, Kyunghee Pyun and Eana Kim at 2pm (Kindly RSVP)

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 3 – Asia Week New York Open House Weekend

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Two infant princes squabbling over a pet cat, Mughal India, circa 1650, opaque pigments with gold on paper, with white, black and gold rules and a rectangular inset of floral paper above and below, the uppermost with Persian inscription in black ink; Courtesy Oliver Forge and Brendan Lynch Ltd.

Day 3 of Asia Week continues with a full weekend of excitement! Join our Open House Weekend, where 21 AWNY member exhibitions are open for exploration. Enjoy insightful lectures, exclusive auction viewings, and captivating online shows and sales, and discover exceptional works and treasures across the city.

GALLERY EXHIBITIONS

21 gallery exhibitions are open today:

TODAY’S FEATURED EVENTS

  • Sotheby’s Online Auction: Impressions of the Past: Han Dynasty Tomb Bricks from the Art Institute of Chicago and Selling Exhibition: Zarina are open and on view and Chinese Art in America: Loans from Important Private Collections is on view
  • Christie’s Asian Art Lecture Series (kindly RSVP)
    10:30-11:30am: Tang Jade Show and Tell with Professor Jenny F. So
    12-1pmInternationalism, Cosmopolitanism, and New Beginnings: The Tang Foundations of Later Chinese Art with Robert D. Mowry
    2pmContemporary Asia Salon: Li Hongwei with Vicki Paloympis
    4pm: Ellora: Cross-Fertilization of Style in Buddhist, Hindu and Jain Cave Temples with authors Deepanjana Klein and Arno Klein, and Vidya Dehejia, Sunil Hirani, and Edward Wilkinson

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 2 – Asia Week New York March 2026

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Installation view of Suki Seokyeong Kang: Our Spring at Tina Kim Gallery, New York (March 12–April 25, 2026). Courtesy of the artist’s estate and Tina Kim Gallery, photo by Hyunjung Rhee.

Asia Week gathers momentum on Day 2 with an exciting lineup of exhibitions, auction viewings, lectures, online presentations, and sales. Discover new highlights and hidden gems as the day unfolds, with fresh opportunities to engage with exceptional works and inspiring events across the city.

GALLERY EXHIBITIONS

20 gallery exhibitions are open today:

TODAY’S FEATURED EVENTS

TONIGHT’S EVENING RECEPTIONS AND EVENTS 

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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