Contemporary Artists in Conversation

Join Pixar animator and storyboard artist Sanjay Patel in conversation with Qamar Adamjee, the Asian Art Museum's Associate Curator of South Asian art, for a discussion on Sanjay's artistic process and dialogue with Indian art and culture.

A Panel Discussion with Curators Lu Peng & Bai Hua, and Artists Wang Guangyi, Zhou Chunya, & Hong Lei. Translated by Gary Xu. This panel discussion took place at the Asian Art Museum during the run of the Pure Views pop-up exhibition: For a very limited three days, the Asian Art Museum hosted a special installation of never-before-seen artworks by some of China's most celebrated and emerging artists. Pure Views is curated by Lu Peng and Bai Hua, and co-organized and sponsored by iCulture (http://theiculture.org/) and Institutions of Chinart (http://www.institutionsofchinart.org/).

Artist, Jakkai Siributr, discusses his work. Here/Not Here: Buddha Presence in Eight Recent Works brings together recent art by Jakkai Siributr, Sopheap Pich, and Pinaree Sanpitak, three artists who use traditional Buddhist ideas and imagery to comment on contemporary life. On view at the Asian Art Museum (April 1-October 23, 2011). For more information: http://www.asianart.org/herenothere.htm

Contemporary artist Zheng Chongbin and art historian Tony Godfrey discuss contemporary ink painting, with a focus on Zheng Chongbin's artistic practice and recent works.

Artist, Masami Teraoka, discusses selected works in the Beyond Golden Clouds: Five Centuries of Japanese Screens exhibition on view at the Asian Art Museum from October 15, 2010 - January 16, 2011.

Contemporary artist, Zhang Jianjun discusses his work, "Vestiges of a Process: Shanghai Garden" on view at the Asian Art Museum during the Shanghai exhibition (Feb. 12--September 5, 2010).

Join world renowned contemporary Chinese artist Zhang Huan in conversation with Asian Art Museum director Jay Xu. The San Francisco Arts Commission will present the world premiere of Zhang's colossal work Three Heads Six Arms (2008), which will be the focal point of San Francisco's Civic Center Plaza, nestled between City Hall and the Asian Art Museum. Standing over 26 feet tall and weighing almost 15 tons, the copper sculpture is the artist's largest work to date. Zhang, who is based in Shanghai, is widely regarded as one of the most influential and provocative contemporary artists working today. Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about this artists work against the backdrop of the Shanghai exhibition at the Asian Art Museum and the city-wide celebration of the 30th anniversary of the San Francisco Shanghai Sister City relationship. The program will be introduced by Luis R. Cancel, Director of Cultural Affairs for the San Francisco Arts Commission. Please note Mr. Zhang will speak in Chinese. English translation will be provided by Wang Xiaoyu

How does language define culture? What does it mean to strip meaning from language? The art of Xu Bing raises these stirring questions. Globally known for his contemporary and dynamic style, the renowned Chinese artist made a special appearance at the Asian Art Museum to talk about influences on his art, specifically his works since 2008. For more information: http://www.asianart.org/xubing.htm