East-West Dialogues
The East-West Dialogue lecture series was endowed in 2013 with a million-dollar gift from longtime ACC supporters Shoji and Tsuneko Sadao. This series engages thought leaders from arts and cultural fields in Asia and the West. It was conceived as a public platform for ACC to advance the values of cultural exchange through dynamic discussion and probing inquiry.
East-West Dialogues
The East-West Dialogue lecture series was endowed in 2013 with a million-dollar gift from longtime ACC supporters Shoji and Tsuneko Sadao. This series engages thought leaders from arts and cultural fields in Asia and the West. It was conceived as a public platform for ACC to advance the values of cultural exchange through dynamic discussion and probing inquiry.
2021: East West Fest
ACC's East West Fest is a celebration of storytelling through the arts, culminating in an East-West Dialogue with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen (ACC 2010) and multimedia artist Tiffany Chung (ACC 2015).
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2019: Kengo Kuma
Architect Kengo Kuma (ACC 1985) shared his recent projects and dynamic vision beyond 2020 through his holistic approach to creating architecture in harmony with the environment towards a new quality of living.
Japan Society, New York City
2018: Fumihiko Maki and Peter Grilli
Architect Fumihiko Maki (ACC 1976) and American film producer, writer, and Japan Society of Boston President Emeritus Peter Grilli shared their perspectives on international cultural exchange, based on each of their 50 plus years of living in, working in, and bridging Japan and the U.S.
International House of Japan, Tokyo
2017: Peter Sellars
In "Making the Case for Cultural Exchange," theater director Peter Sellars addressed how international cultural interaction has become essential to a shared future – enlarging the national experience, generating knowledge of world conditions, and stimulating artistic work for the new century.
New York University
2016: Pico Iyer and Ian Buruma
Writers, scholars, and thought leaders Ian Buruma and Pico Iyer launched our inaugural East-West Dialogue with an engaging discussion on how their prolific careers have inspired new thinking on culture and community throughout the world.
Morgan Library and Museum, New York City
ACC Voices x ARAD: Global Leadership in the Arts
On Thursday, May 4th, 2023, from 6:30pm-8:00pm at Milbank Chapel, Columbia University (525 W. 120th Street) ACC held a performance and panel discussion on the impact of cultural exchange on individuals and societies. The conversation explored the effect of international dialogue and immersive exchange experiences between the U.S. and Asia for arts professionals and scholars. We also shared information on grant and fellowship opportunities with ACC, and a light reception followed the panel. Read more about our panelists below:
Jennifer Koh
2011 ACC alumna Jennifer Koh is a Grammy Award-winning violinist, lecturer, speaker, advocate, and educator. Recognized for commanding performances, delivered with dazzling virtuosity and technical assurance, Koh is a forward-thinking artist dedicated to exploring a broad and eclectic repertoire, while promoting equity and inclusivity in classical music.
Li-Chin Li
A Taiwanese sheng soloist, composer, and performer devoted to integrating her traditional instrument into modern international performing arts, Li-Chin Li is currently on her ACC Fellowship in New York. Traditionally trained and educated in Chinese music from Tainan National University of the Arts, Li is known for her ability to apply sheng to various art forms, including different music genres and physical movement, etc.
Yan Xiao
Yan Xiao, PhD, is an Adjunct Assistant Professor specializing in arts administration in Teachers College, Columbia University. Dr. Xiao’s research focuses on arts and cultural policy, cultural exchange, arts administration, arts entrepreneurship, cultural diplomacy and nonprofit organization management. She is also an arts management professional with years of experience in international performing arts.
Judy Kim
Judy Kim (ACC 1998) joined the Asian Cultural Council as Executive Director in July 2021. Judy has led and managed programming and operations activities in the U.S. and globally in arts institutions including the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, Brooklyn Museum, American Federation of Arts, Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, Philadelphia Museum of Art, and Lucas Museum of Narrative Art.
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