ASIA WEEK

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.”

To learn more, click here.

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.

Hagino Noriko (b. 1949), Hagiawase Bowl, 2019, gold, silver and shakudo, 6 ¼ × 14 ¼ × 14 ¼ in (16 × 36.5 × 36.5 cm)

Heated Colors, Hammered Forms: Female Metal Artists of Japan
Closing Friday, February 27, 2026
16 East 79th Street, NYC

Be sure to catch Heated Colors, Hammered Forms: Female Metal Artists of Japan, at Onishi Gallery before it closes on February 27!

Featuring Osumi Yukie, Oshiyama Motoko, and Hagino Noriko, the exhibition showcases masterful works in gold, silver, platinum, copper, lead, and distinctive Japanese alloys. Through techniques such as casting, chiseling, and hammering, these artists unite individual expression and time-honored craftsmanship.

Working within the tradition of kogei—a field historically dominated by men due to its physical demands and ties to samurai culture—these remarkable artists have forged their own paths and redefined the medium. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience their extraordinary metalwork creations firsthand.

To learn more, click here.

Suzuki Tetsu, Dripping, gradated Oribe-glazed vessel, 2023

Playing with Tradition: Modern and Contemporary Mino
Closing Friday, February 27, 2026
39 East 78th St, Ste 401, NYC

These are the final weeks to catch Playing with Tradition: Modern and Contemporary Mino at Joan B Mirviss LTD before it closes February 27. From the crawling, unctuous white glaze of Shino wares to the whimsical, textile-inspired patterns and dripping green glazes of the wares favored by the warrior tea master Furuta Oribe (1544-1615), ceramics from the Mino region have long been characterized by aesthetic variety and experimentation. The exhibition features a selection of Shino, Seto, and Oribe ceramics by past masters of this regional tradition, including Arakawa Toyozō (1894-1985), Kawakita Handeishi (1878-1963), Koie Ryōji (1938-2020), and Katō Yasukage (1964-2012), and living legends like Suzuki Gorō (b. 1941), Wakao Toshisada (b. 1933), and Living National Treasure Suzuki Osamu (Kura) (b. 1934). These consummate works will be complemented by works from younger, emerging artists pushing the boundaries of Mino aesthetics. A celebration of the region’s enduring legacy, this exhibition highlights Mino’s spirit of experimentation and play.

Be sure to experience these masterpieces soon!

To learn more, click here.

Chakrasamvara with Consort Vajravarahi (detail); Kham region, eastern Tibet; 19th century; Pigments on cloth; 33 x 23 in.; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; Gift of the Shelley & Donald Rubin Foundation; F1997.7.2 (HAR 99)

Gateway to Himalayan Art
February 21 – July 5, 2026
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, University of Oregon
Eugene, Oregon

The Rubin’s traveling exhibition Gateway to Himalayan Art continues its national tour of university museums, opening at the University of Oregon February 21!

The exhibition is part of the Museum’s educational initiative Project Himalayan Art which is designed to support the inclusion of Himalayan, Tibetan, and Inner Asian art and cultures in undergraduate teaching on Asia. Featuring up to 80 objects from the Rubin’s collection, the exhibition acquaints professors, students, and local visitors with the fundamental visual language and meanings of Himalayan art and offers tools to understand Buddhist concepts and artistic techniques.

The exhibition’s three areas of focus are Symbols and Meanings, Materials and Technologies, and Living Practices. Traditional scroll paintings (thangkas), sculptures in various media, and ritual items comprise the diverse range of objects on view. Among the featured installations are in-depth displays that explain the process of Nepalese lost-wax metal casting and the stages of Tibetan thangka painting. Multimedia features include videos of art making and religious and cultural practices, audio recordings of voices from Himalayan communities that highlight the living traditions, and much more on the integrated digital platform that offers rich contextual material to dive deeper.

To learn more, click here.

Yamamoto Shunkyo (1871-1933), Pine Tree in the Snow, 1920s, Japan, hanging scroll painting, ink, mineral pigments, shell powder and gold wash on silk, overall size 87¾ x 26¼ in. (223 x 67 cm), image size 55¾ x 20 in. (141.5 x 51 cm)

MAZE / Art Gstaad
February 19 – 22, 2026
Opening: Feb 19, 5–9 pm (by invitation only)
Feb 20–21 (3–8 pm) and Feb 22 (1–6 pm)
Art Gstaad: Festival-Zelt (Sportzentrumstrasse), Switzerland
Admission free

Visit Thomsen Gallery at the Winter Salon of MAZE Art Gstaad, February 19–22, in the breathtaking alpine village of Gstaad.

Set against the beauty of the Swiss Alps, they will present an exceptional selection of Japanese masterpieces, including folding screens and hanging scroll paintings, alongside elegant bamboo baskets, gold lacquer boxes, and contemporary ceramics.

Held at the Festival-Zelt in the heart of the village, this boutique winter salon brings together a curated group of leading international galleries and creators across modern and contemporary art, historical masterpieces, collectible design, and high jewelry. Now in its third edition, the fair’s intimate scale fosters focused presentations and meaningful encounters between exhibitors, collectors, and visitors alike. Part of a wider series of salons conceived for carefully chosen settings and key moments in the cultural calendar, MAZE Art Gstaad offers a distinctive experience within one of Europe’s most prestigious ski destinations.

A limited number of complimentary tickets are available for the opening reception on February 19. Admission is free during the three public days that follow.

They look forward to welcoming you and sharing this special presentation!

To learn more about MAZE Art Gstaad, click here.