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.
