The inaugural work in the Wilbur Gallery introduces artist Chanel Miller, who represents healing as a three-part process: reflecting on the past, being mindful in the present, and envisioning the future. A mural inspired by traditional Asian decorative motifs and the bold, colorful graphics of the s, Pattern Recognition celebrates Asian American artists and immigrant communities. How does hope drive us to imagine new worlds? An eclectic selection of more than 50 short videos explores the role of hope in contemporary art and activism. Travel through Kolkata and Hong Kong with contemporary works from the collection that explore the modern city as both a personal and political landscape. The first major museum retrospective dedicated to the work of a Filipino American artist, this groundbreaking exhibition shows us Villa not only as one of the most important artists of his generation, but also as a teacher, curator, activist, and community organizer.

In the Collection Galleries



Asian Art | Yale University Art Gallery
The following programs are currently scheduled through December Discover how artworks from South Asia, Southeast Asia, West Asia, and the Himalayas reveal belief systems addressing universal concerns. Students will engage in hands-on activities incorporating close looking, movement, meditation, and drawing to learn about three of the major world religions. Your confirmation letter will include: links to a NearPod lesson, a Google Classroom lesson, the full tour video, and activities described in the tour. Students analyze the geographic, political, economic, religious and social structures of the civilizations of India.


The Prosaic - II
Learn more. Connect with the museum virtually and spend time with curators, cook along with our chefs, and meet the artists who are shaping our world. Make the Asian Art Museum your classroom. Get creative and have fun with your family or class with these art activities for kids and kids-at-heart. Visit the Online Collection.



Explore a rotating selection of more than 2, artworks in our collection galleries. The heart of the Asian Art Museum is its world-class collection of more than 18, works representing all the major cultures of Asia. In the galleries, you will find more than 2, awe-inspiring objects on view at any one time. Works are rotated regularly to make each visit a unique experience.