We have established a Founders’ Circle Campaign with the goal of raising $1,000,000 by the end of the year.

Abby Chen joined the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco (AAMSF) as Senior Associate Curator and the inauguralHead of Contemporary Art in January 2019. From 2006-2018, Abby was the artistic director at the Chinese Culture Center of San Francisco (CCCSF), where her visionary leadership transformed the organization through risk-taking exhibitions and impactful public art.

This month’s newsletter contains a mix of recent articles and stories that reflect the wins, losses and ongoing struggles of the Asian American community. These include the historic Biden memorandum issued on January 26, 2021 condemning racism against AAPIs to a heartfelt plea by the director of Crazy Rich Asians to transform a negative stereotype into something beautiful. We also contrast the devastating economic impact of COVID-19 on Chinatowns in the US with the controversial displays of wealth on programs like Bling Empire. Finally, we mourn the loss of Corky Lee, who for generations documented Asian American everyday life and activism. We invite you to read these curated stories and share your thoughts.