From Hokusai to lacquer: Asia Week New York 2026 showcases a millennium of mastery

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 millenni