Asia Week New York begins, bringing a concentrated series of exhibitions, auctions, and lectures across the city dedicated to the art and material culture of Asia and its diaspora. The ten-day event features highlights including a selling exhibition of Indian-American artist Zarina at Sotheby's, a showcase of Indian and Persian miniature paintings, a condensed survey of 250 years of Japanese woodblock prints, and a contemporary group show exploring Korean diasporic identity.
This annual event is a significant market and cultural moment, drawing collectors, scholars, and the public to engage with both historical antiquities and contemporary practices. It functions as a key barometer for the Asian art market in the West, spotlighting trends, facilitating major sales, and providing educational context that underscores the depth and ongoing influence of artistic traditions from Persia to Japan.