Category Archives: The Arts

Gene Luen Yang’s American Born Chinese

Posted on October 21, 2008 by Ernie

My friend Ariel has this knack for recommending books I end up enjoying immensely, so when she recommended Gene Luen Yang’s graphic novel American Born Chinese through e-mail, I bought it on Amazon blind. And when the book came in … Continue reading →

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Asian! Art! Cerasoli: leBASSE Gallery!

Posted on October 9, 2008 by Moye

One of my favorite artists, Mari Inukai, is having another show–this time, she’ll be a part of their Blender show with Vincent Hui, Melissa Haslam, Ryuichi Ogino and Deth P Sun. As the official press release states, the Blender show … Continue reading →

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For Your Viewing: THE BEST ASIAN-AMERICAN MOVIE EVER

Posted on September 21, 2008 by minjung

I just really wanted to share this project that I worked on with my very good friend Dino Ignacio. When it comes to independent films on Asian American identity, all I can say is that I’m very proud of this … Continue reading →

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APAture 2008 – 10th Anniversary Of Awesomeness!

Posted on September 20, 2008 by minjung

For those fine folks interested in the arts and you’re around in San Francisco this next week, it’s the 10th Anniversary of Kearny Street Workshop’s APAture: a whole slew of fabulous events which will showcase great artists, performances, film, and … Continue reading →

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“Zen Shaolin”, a Chinese theatrical extravaganza in the Hunan Province

Posted on August 31, 2008 by Jen

I just found out about an extravagant show “Zen Shaolin” that is being performed among the mountains of the Hunan Province in China that looks amazing. With its cast of 500 performers (wow!), locals and “city” performers, Shaolin Buddhist monks, … Continue reading →

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James Blagden enjoys a good stereotype

Posted on August 6, 2008 by Ernie

Behold, the illustration work of Brooklyn based James Blagden. Lest you bandwagon jumping commenters start freaking out over the above illustration about how Asians are “nerdy and retarded,” Blagden has a series of similar illustrations that highlight the stereotypes of … Continue reading →

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Martin Hsu + Mongrelz!

Posted on July 3, 2008 by Moye

Whatcha guys doing for the July 4th weekend? Just the same old barbecue and fireworks? Same here, except I don’t have a bbq grill and fireworks are kind of illegal. If you’re in Los Angeles, I think you should do … Continue reading →

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“Bruce Lee” the Musical

Posted on June 17, 2008 by Jen

When I heard that a Broadway musical based on Bruce Lee’s life was being created, I thought it was just a bad idea (similar to a deranged barber going on a murderous, revengful spree…a musical about the 4 seasons…Xanadu…need I … Continue reading →

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SF Ballet’s Star Yuan Yuan Tan Performing in Hong Kong this summer

Posted on May 29, 2008 by Jen

“I think right now is about time I want to give something back to China,” said Tan, a Shanghai native, who became a principal dancer with the Ballet in 1997 at age 21. One of my favorite ballerinas, Yuan Yuan … Continue reading →

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Doodle 4 Google Winner: 6th grader Grace Moon from Castro Valley

Posted on May 22, 2008 by Jen

Google hosted its first Doodle 4 Google competition, and out of 16,000 entries from K-12 graders nationwide, 6th grader Grace Moon from Castro Valley won, with her illustration above. You can also find it on the Google search page, for … Continue reading →

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Racist 1960s Comic?

Posted on May 17, 2008 by Jun

I came across this 1960s comic, “Tod Holton Super Green Beret” pretty randomly; it’s about a boy during the sixties who uses a magic green beret hat to transform into a super solider with magic powers, that goes around to … Continue reading →

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Mike Cho Art Exhibit

Posted on May 14, 2008 by Moye

Okay, last art-related post for… this week. I really do have other stuff to share, but I wanted to let everyone know about the late Mike Cho’s art exhibit in downtown Los Angeles. Have we discussed his untimely death here … Continue reading →

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