ACAW 2002 – 2009 | Press Coverage

Canvas, 'Living Archive'
 
Art Radar, “Four Asian Artists Nominated for NYC PULSE Awards”

Art Radar, March 9, 2010

“Though none of these four artists won either the PULSE award or the People’s Choice award, the fair gave them extensive exposure (they each won their own booths) and point to their status as emerging names in the global scene.”

Canvas, 'Living Archive'
Art Radar, “Rarely Exhibited Art and More Firsts at Asian Contemporary Art Week New York 2009”

Art Radar, April 30, 2009

“For the first time since its inception in 2004 Cambodian and Tibetan artists will be on show in the 200 artist, 8 day event to be held in New York May 10-18th. But this is not the only first for ACAW in 2009.”

Canvas, 'Living Archive'
Village Voice, “Eastern Epidemic”
Eudie Pak, March 18, 2008 “With more than 46 museums showcasing the works of over 100 artists, you’ll have plenty to see during the Asian Contemporary Art Week (ACAW).”
Canvas, 'Living Archive'
E-flux, “In New York City: Asian Contemporary Art Week”
March 11, 2008 “46 NYC museums and galleries join together to focus on Asian Contemporary Art. Over 100 Artists present their works at 60 special events, including receptions, exhibition viewings, screenings, artist conversations and walkthroughs.”
Canvas, 'Living Archive'
The New York Times, “Mapping Asia Week”
March 14, 2008 “The annual Asia Week in Manhattan includes auctions at Sotheby’s (Monday through Wednesday) and Christie’s (Tuesday through next Friday), and museum and gallery events, as well as visits from out-of-town dealers, and two art fairs.”
Canvas, 'Living Archive'
Orientation, “I see the Future in Fast-Forward: Asian Contemporary Art Week in New York”

Miwako Tezuka, 2006
“In her talk, [Leeza] Ahmady emphasized that Afghan artists are largely under-represented even at a venue such as the Asia Society. Her voice was loud and clear, and her effort throughout this year’s AACAW surely brought signs of change.”

Canvas, 'Living Archive'
Artnet, “Asian Art Week in New York”

Walter Robinson, May 19, 2006

“…but clearly, given today’s craze for all things Asian in the art world, times have changed. 28 venues are participating this year, including many powerful new additions…”

Canvas, 'Living Archive'
E-flux, “Asian Contemporary Art Week, New York City”

October 29, 2004

“For the third year running, Asian Contemporary Art Week (ACAW) celebrates the richness and diversity of Asian contemporary art through a weeklong series of public programs in New York City, November 9 through 14.”

Canvas, 'Living Archive'
E-flux, “Asian Contemporary Art Week”

November 4, 2002

“In an unprecedented alliance of curators, museum directors, gallery owners, educators and collectors, the Asian Contemporary Art Consortium (ACAC) announces a full week of programs in New York City dedicated to the exploration of the richness and diversity of Asian and Asian American contemporary art.”