Notes on Noticing: What I learned from “Chinatown Pretty”
Finding your style is personal and “Chinatown Pretty” is filled with inspiration. Creators Valerie Luu and Andria Lo document culture in Chinatown citizens’ outfits.
Will Artists Be Replaced By Artificial Intelligence?
As AI art explodes in popularity, using machines that rely on the work of other real artists to function, what does that mean for the people that they are displacing?
Storytelling Through Voice and the Written Word with Shin Yu Pai
Through her podcast “Ten Thousand Things,” Pai highlights the stories of Asian Americans told through everyday objects.
What Korean Street Markets Taught Me About Language and Performance
Language is our primary mode of communication with others; however, what if we saw it as more than that? How do we use language as an everyday performance?
Embracing Imperfection as an Artist
As someone who fixates on doing things “right,” art challenges me to embrace imperfection – especially when trying new art forms and techniques – and simply enjoy the process and the moment.
10 Asian Artists to Brighten Your Instagram Feed
A list of underrated Asian artists on Instagram to liven up your feed with a variety of mediums, styles and stories.
Third State Books on the State of AAPI Stories and Publishing
The co-founders of Third State Books discuss diversity in publishing, Asian American stories, and representation in our books and entertainment.
When Passion Turns into Profession (and Leads to Burnout)
Turning your passion into a profession sounds like an ideal situation until it isn’t.
Creating a Bridge with Tattoo Artist Jo Bulaong
A practitioner of hand poke tattoos, Bulaong draws a careful line between past and present through feeling, art, and connection.