Thank You No thank You

A virtual show featuring 15 artists (6 of them Lao) whose work touches upon themes of identity for Southeast Asian American refugees of war. Curated by our very own Catzie Vilayphonh, showing now at Asian Arts Initiative.

Ranging from the ever-so-present confrontation of being American enough, the deportation of black and brown bodies, or offerings of healing, the group show itself is symbolic of the allyships amongst the immigrant communities from which each artist represents. As we reflect upon the Vietnam War, we cannot ignore current events either. Anti-blackness in the APIA community and supporting Black Lives Matter are both necessary in the ongoing conversations on how art can continue to be a space for change, and we welcome it.

Please stay tuned for artist talks in the coming weeks.