Be Inspired To Transform The Future.

A conversation with Mitra Abbaspour, associate curator of photography at the Museum of Modern Art, and Carol Huh, Freer|Sackler curator of Shadow Sites.

A performance and conversation with artist J.J. McCracken and curator Alex Nagel.

A conversation with contemporary artist Jananne al-Ani and curator Carol Huh.

Demonstrations and conversations with contemporary woodblock printmaker Keiji Shinohara and curator Ann Yonemura.

A conversation with Lec Maj, technical advisor to the Xiangtangshan Project, and Adam Metallo and Vince Rossi, 3D digitization and imaging coordinators for the Smithsonian.

A conversation with artist Jason Salavon and curator Keith Wilson.

A video screening and conversation with artist Sun Xun and curator Carol Huh.

A performance and conversation with MC Yogi, Amanda Giacomini, and Robin Livingston.

Attendees said:
"Hello, MC Yogi! I was at your show in DC tonight, 9/25. Amazing! I'm still, hours later, glowing with positive energy."
"MC Yogi brilliantly translates ancient myths into a fun format."
"I think it is great that you had MC Yogi here. It seems so fresh and young."

A performance and conversation with writer and comedian Vijai Nathan.

A performance with trip-hop spoken-word duo Kate Rigg and Lyris Hung.

A performance and conversation with Khmer American rapper Prach Ly.

Attendees said:
"I definitely had an experience that exceeded my expectations because of all the great information and passion it conveyed."

A performance and conversation with "sensasian" Slanty Eyed Mama.

Attendees said:
"Not your 'typical' Smithsonian experience. Many compliments to the Smithsonian for finding something so edgy and new. This will be talked about for a while."
"Articulate, thoughtful artists—very open/honest. LOTS to think about."
"No other museum is doing such thought-provoking, modern programming."

Demonstrations, conversations, and a workshop and party with Eileen Torres, Carina Losano, DJ Bruno, Kevin Wang, Judy Chang Kaese, Rebecca and Patrick Pagsibigan, Kayasith Rattanavongkoth, and Chef Graham Bartlett.

Attendees said:
"Very interesting to learn about the Latin influence in Asia—did not realize the popularity of Latin dance in this region."
"It opened my eyes to new things."

Demonstrations and conversations with anime artist Colleen Doran.

A conversation with composer Eli Marshall.

A conversation with artist Mei-ling Hom.

A conversation with musician Mei Han.

A performance, demonstration, and conversation with the Orchid Ensemble.

Demonstrations and conversations with contemporary artist Keiji Shinohara.

Demonstrations and conversations led by Smithsonian Horticultural Specialist Cheyenne Kim.

Attendees said:
"Mr. Kim is a born teacher, creative and supportive."
"I have not learned only about flowers, but also about life."

Conversations with ceramic artists Rob Barnard, Winnie Owens-Hart, Catherine White, Warren Frederick, and Margaret Boozer.

A demonstration and conversation with artist Gyan Prakash Soni and curator Debra Diamond.

A conversation with artists Y. David Chung, Mei-ling Hom, and Tom Nakashima.

Demonstrations and conversations with contemporary woodblock printmaker Keiji Shinohara.