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Phantoms of Asia: Contemporary Awakens the Past
Asian Art Museum will host an series of exhibitions and events named Phantoms of Asia from June 3rd to September 2nd.
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Life. Death. The cosmos. What’s it all about? Bold new art—along with objects from the museum’s own renowned collection—explores spirits, spirituality, cosmic order, and the afterlife. This is a provocative interplay of 150 artworks from past and present, including paintings, sculptures, photographs, site-specific creations, and more by artists from all over Asia. Pause and reflect on your own place in the universe while taking in some amazing art.
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