An integral part of the University of Southern California, the USC Pacific Asia Museum creates inspiring encounters with the art, history and culture of Pacific Asia to promote intercultural understanding in the service of elevating our shared sense of humanity.
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The USC Pacific Asia Museum’s permanent collection exists thanks to the generous donations of collectors and donors throughout Southern California since 1971. Spanning more than 5000 years of history, USC PAM’s collection objects come from East Asia, South and Southeast Asia and the Himalayas, and the Pacific Islands and their diasporas.
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The USC Pacific Asia Museum depends on the support of individuals, corporations, and foundations to fulfill its mission to create inspiring encounters with the art, history and culture of Pacific Asia to promote intercultural understanding in the service of elevating our shared sense of humanity. Your generosity allows USC PAM to present dynamic exhibitions, provide engaging educational school initiatives, thoughtful public programs, and care of its diverse collections.
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Thank you to everyone who came out to see our demonstration with Calvin Liang and Peter Adams!
#paintingcalifornia #uscpam #artdemos #liveevent
Jul 15
What a humbling experience to share the stage with these two distinguished individuals:
Earlier today, the three of us were honored at the USC Pacific Asia Museum in Los Angeles for our impact in our respective fields.
(Left) Noted Japanese-American visual artist Keiko Fukazawa received the Artist Awareness & Impact Award; (center) US Congresswoman Judy Chu received the Community Leadership & Impact Award for civic service; (right) Yours truly received the Academic Leadership & Impact Award for urbanism.
#usc #usc_pam #awards
Mar 26
Le opere d’arte di Oscar Oiwa, artista giappo-brasiliano di base a New York, sono porte verso altri mondi, fantastiche, politiche e comiche allo stesso tempo. E soprattutto enormi. Per la mostra all’USC Pacific Asia Museum di Pasadena, in California, per esempio, Oiwa ha realizzato un murale di oltre 70 metri quadri dentro una cupola di nylon. Un’opera site-specific intitolata Dreams of a Sleeping World creata nell’arco di due settimane da Oiwa, il suo assistente, e da quattro studenti della USC Roski School of Fine Art MFA con circa 120 pennarelli neri indelebili. Courtesy Photo
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Jan 10
Wall medallion in the patio at Pacific Asia Museum #usc_pam #chineseart #medallion
Feb 14
Visitors to the usc_pam can enjoy an extra squid.licker #museumexhibit today! #uscpam #laurenys
Mar 15
Big turnout yesterday to sketch at USC Pacific Asia Museum – my first time visiting! #usc_pam #uskla #urbansketcherslosangeles #urbansketchersla
Jan 15
Thank you for your support🙏🏼
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PAC Visions & Voices Series – Maheen Kazim is a Lahore based textile artist. Maheen studied textile design within the Interdisciplinary program of Pakistan institute of fashion and design, Lahore. After completing her bachelors at PIFD she joined a clothing brand, working as a designer for their cottage line involving craft of hand embroidery.
Later Maheen joined Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design as a lecturer in textile design department, at the same time she started working on her new project where she wanted to work closely with the local weaver community in Kasur. Most of the handloom weavers have abandoned the craft in favor of power looms or other businesses. Maheen developed a small handloom unit where she works with a team of 6 weavers, a master weaver and a warper. Maheen enjoys exploring different possibilities in weave and re-examining traditional khaddi techniques of cloth making on different types of looms with the help of local weavers.
#maheenkazim #weaversofinstagram #handloomweavers #handwoventextiles #handloomlove #uscpam #pakistanartscouncilofuscpacificasiamuseum #pakistanartscouncil
May 13
"Dreams of a Sleeping World" #oscar_oiwa #usc_pam
Feb 2
#Repost pasadenalibrary
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We had so much fun making crafts with usc_pam yesterday at our first USC Pacific Asia Museum @ the Library event! The next Listen, Learn, Create event with USC PAM will be on Monday, February 25 at 3:30pm at the Central Library. Call (626) 744-4066, option 4 to sign up. #uscpam #pplkids #craftingatthelibrary #uscpacificasiamuseum
Jan 30
The Asian Pacific Art Museum in Pasadena with the Warrior Painters. The bus arrived mid way into my painting…and so the painting became about the bus! usc_pam
#warriorpainters#nopleinnogain#pleinair#illustrationart#gouachepainting#urbansketchersla#uscasianpacificmuseum#usc_pam
Sep 22
by uscpres "Last night, I had the privilege of introducing USC Trustee Dominic Ng, who was honored for his contributions to the arts at the USC Pacific Asia Museum Annual Gala. Dominic has been an incredible champion of the Museum and has worked tirelessly to promote its mission of furthering intercultural understanding through the arts of Asia and the Pacific region. #USC #USCPAM" via PhotoRepost_app
Nov 17
Come by December 1 for mystery bags, trunk sale and great holiday gifts. Oh yeah, and you can visit me!!! #museumstore #beapatron #usc_pam
Nov 24
Oscar Oiwa: Dreams of a Sleeping World
– the whole room done with sharpies 🙀
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#art #artistsoninstagram #artist #room #artroom #exhibition #DreamsOfASleepingWorld #OscarOiwa #uscpam #museum
Feb 9
RIP Rhoda M. Lo 🙏
Come visit the #USCPacificAsiaMuseum #USC_PAM #ChineseArtGallery Click on: https://pacificasiamuseum.usc.edu/ #Arts #Education
Aug 17
We had so much fun making crafts with usc_pam yesterday at our first USC Pacific Asia Museum @ the Library event! The next Listen, Learn, Create event with USC PAM will be on Monday, February 25 at 3:30pm at the Central Library. Call (626) 744-4066, option 4 to sign up. #uscpam #pplkids #craftingatthelibrary #uscpacificasiamuseum
Jan 29
Desk done right…
#mondaygoals #petrock #usc_pam
Aug 19
#Repost playhousedistrict with get_repost
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With new exhibits, signings, music, and readings – come PLAYDISWEEKEND in the Playhouse District!
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Vroman’s: Batman Day Celebration & Signings 11AM-1PM
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Comic illustrators, writers, and icons Jim Lee and Andy Kubert will be on hand for limited signing at Vroman’s in celebration of Batman Day! Fans MUST purchase a copy of Dark Days: The Road to Metal OR Dark Nights: Metal: Deluxe Edition OR Batman: The Dark Knight: Master Race from Vroman’s Bookstore in order to receive a signing line ticket. Visit vromansbookstore for more information
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Conversation@PAM 1-2:30PM
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Join usc_pam as curator Dr. Rebecca Hall elaborates on the upcoming Ceremonies and Celebrations exhibition of textile treasures, drawn from USC Pacific Asia Museum’s extraordinary collection of over 2,700 costumes and textiles from China, Korea, Japan, India, the Himalayas and Southeast Asia. This talk is free with museum admission.
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Adam Payne / Aris Chagoya / Little Angry N` Sweets 8PM at The Battery Books and Music
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Listen and peruse through the eclectic collection of books to the freshest experimental, improvisational, and coolest sounds from local artists.
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// Sunday 09/16 //
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FREE Reading of The Merchant of Venice at Boston Court Pasadena 2-3:30PM
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Join bostoncourtpasadena for a free reading of The Merchant of Venice, with a post-show discussion about the politics and prejudices that play generates.
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#playhousedistrict #playdisweekend #pasadena #visitpasadena #uscpam #losangeles #music #batmanday #vromans #indiepas #electromusic #bostoncourtpasadena #pasadenalife
Sep 15
“Buddha” – 52 Project 2020: 08/52 – usc_pam #usc_pam #BuddhaStatue #BlackAndWhitePhotgraphy #BlackieApp BlackieApp #ThingsEyeSee #Photography #52project #PhotoAWeek #PhotoOfTheDay
Feb 24
Shibori class at usc_pam with my crafty pal Lisa K (who is really great about taking pics – these are all hers!). #shiboridye #shiboriworkshop #usc_pam #indigo
Sep 29
