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Category: Art
Raja Gemini Is (Still) the Queen of Our Hearts
Over a decade after her initial win, Raja Gemini reminds the world just who she is on the all-winners season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars.”
Adrian Per Illuminates Expansive AAPI Identities With First Photobook, ‘We Are Golden’
Photographer and director Adrian Per held a gallery showing along with the release of his photobook last weekend.
The Legion of Honor Honors Legendary Fashion Designer Guo Pei in ‘Couture Fantasy’ Exhibit
The San Francisco art museum will open the exhibition to the public this month, with it concluding in September 2022.
All-Filipina Artistic Troupe Tita Collective Returns to the Stage With ‘KWENTO’
The six-member troupe’s unique mixture of music, art and comedy returns to live performances for the first time after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kick off the Lunar New Year With These 5 Southern California Events
Taking place in-person and virtually, these celebrations will help you welcome the Year of the Tiger in style.
Masala: Dr. Woo Is Bringing Tattoo Artistry To Other Mediums
World-renowned tattoo artist and creative entrepreneur, Dr. Woo discusses his recent work with Haku Vodka to support the AAPI community and how he has evolved from tradition.
The Lookout: Upcoming AAPI Collaborations, a Moment of Inclusivity in Sports and Fashion Inspired by Justice
See an eccentric artist get his own FX show, why successful Asian women are in an exclusive webcomic and how a fashion designer is using his latest collection to bring attention to Chinatown.
Masala: Meet the Artist Behind Instagram’s Lunar New Year Stickers, Naomi Otsu
If you were on Instagram this past weekend celebrating Lunar New Year, you’ve probably seen the ox stickers featured on your friends’ Instagram stories. Behind the festive design is […]
Andrew Kung Is Redefining What It Means ‘To Be Seen’
When was the last time you saw an Asian American face in a fashion campaign? Was it months ago, or years? Or maybe even never before? Photographer Andrew Kung, […]
For 17-year-old Artist And Activist Jackie Liu, The Proof Is In The Painting
If you think back to your high school summers, chances are that you’ll remember sleeping in and probably eating too much junk food. But Jackie Liu isn’t your average […]
Q&A: Take A Peek At ‘Kokoro,’ Oakley’s New Sunglasses Collaboration With Painter Meguru Yamaguchi
Although 2020 hasn’t been easy for anyone, the past few months have also seen people uniting all over the world for common causes, leading to some incredibly moving displays […]
Plug In With New Online Art Exhibit, ‘SLAYSIAN’
In these times of stress and social distancing, it can be easy to feel isolated from the rest of our community. Thankfully, the digital world hasn’t paused just because […]
In Times Of Crisis, Creatives Are Helping Light The Way
There is currently no vaccine for COVID-19, but coping with the distress and emotional turmoil after this pandemic is going to take more than an injection or a pill. […]
The 25th Annual L.A. Art Show Proved Los Angeles Is Still A Major Contender In Art Scene
Sometimes it’s packed with the latest in technology, sometimes filled with the automobile world, and other times the Convention Center hosts the L.A. Art Show, one of the largest […]
