Asia Society Seattle hosted a private tour of a major exhibition at the Seattle Art Museum (SAM) on June 2, 2025. The two-hour walkthrough was led by Dr. Ping Foong, SAM's Foster Foundation Curator of Chinese Art, who curated the exhibition. The event was exclusive to invited guests, partners, and Asia Society Seattle Advisory Council members, and notably featured the museum's first bilingual tour in Mandarin Chinese.
The event matters because it highlights the growing role of cultural institutions in fostering cross-cultural dialogue and community engagement. By offering a bilingual tour and exclusive access, SAM and Asia Society Seattle are demonstrating how art can transcend language barriers and build bridges between diverse audiences. The private tour also underscores the value of membership programs that provide unique, behind-the-scenes experiences with curators and global changemakers.