NEW YORK, NY.- As global interest in historical Asian art continues to expand, Asia Week New York (AWNY) returns for its 17th anniversary edition from March 19 through 27, 2026, reaffirming New York’s role as a central hub for Asian art in the United States. The 2026 edition will bring 23 esteemed galleries to New York City from across the globe, including Santa Fe, New Mexico, Kyoto, Japan (online-only), and London, England, 11 museums and cultural institutions, and six major auction houses—Christie’s, Sotheby’s, Bonhams, Doyle, Heritage Auctions, and Freeman’s, presenting exhibitions, auctions, curatorial talks and lectures, and special events focused on Chinese, Indian, Japanese, Korean, Himalayan, and Southeast Asian Art. Operating at the intersection of scholarship, museum collaboration, and the global auction market, Asia Week convenes leading specialists and collectors across categories spanning more than a millennium of artistic production.

The 2026 edition marks a new chapter in leadership, following the retirement of longtime Executive Director Margaret Tao, who guided the organization for 14 years and expanded it into a year-round platform. Asia Week now moves forward under Executive Director Alice Teng, whose nearly two decades of experience across institutions including the Museum of Modern Art, Tate Britain, and M+ positions her to deepen institutional partnerships and broaden engagement with new audiences.

This year’s presentations underscore Asia Week’s remarkable breadth, spanning ancient Buddhist sculpture and Ming dynasty ceramics to Edo-period printmaking and contemporary Korean painting—tracing the evolution of visual culture across centuries. The works on view explore a wide range of subjects, from the role of cats in Japanese culture, to the natural world and landscapes, to philosophy, meditation, and the passage of time, as well as showcasing artworks across various mediums such as Japanese Bamboo Art, Indian Classical Paintings and courtly objects, fine and rare Chinese ceramics from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, ukiyo-e woodblock prints, pottery from Kyoto, and ancient Buddhist relief panels, among others. A renewed appreciation for material tradition and artisanal practice is evident throughout, from masterworks of bamboo and lacquer to rare woodblock prints and classical furniture, reflecting a moment of renewed global interest in craft and material tradition.

Visitors can expect to see works from celebrated artists across the Asian Diaspora such as Katsushika Hokusai (Japanese, 1760-1849), Kawase Hasui (Japanese, 1883-1957), Yoshio Okada (Japanese, b. 1977), Fu Xiatong (Chinese, b. 1976), the late Suki Seokyeong Kang (Korea, 1977-2025), Wang Tiande (Chinese, b. 1960), Tanaka Sajirō (Japanese, b. 1937), Kim Guiline (Korean, 1936-2021), as well as ancient artifacts, objects, and classical furniture.

“The artworks and treasures that will be exhibited this year for the 17th edition of Asia Week New York are truly spectacular,” said Margaret (Margi) Gristina, Chairperson of Asia Week New York. “From ancient artifacts to contemporary practice, this year’s edition highlights the resilience and vitality of the field.”

The 17th edition of Asia Week New York celebrates the legacy and importance of Asian art through robust programming, including exhibitions and auction house viewings, curatorial talks and lectures at top museums and societies, and auctions, culminating in an Open House Weekend, March 21-22.

In a period of recalibration across segments of the global art market, Asia Week’s 2026 edition signals continued strength in historical Asian art categories, particularly Japanese prints and South Asian works, reflecting both scholarly engagement and sustained collector interest.