The Asia Society was established in 1956 by John D. Rockefeller the third as a vessel by which to “promote greater knowledge of Asia in the United States.”1In the modern day, the Society has fulfilled this mission through the promotion of a global partnership “among peoples, leaders, and institutions of Asia and the United States in a global context”, including the operation of several offices throughout the US and Asia dedicated to addressing issues related to globalization and political tension.1The museum in New York is especially notable as a gathering place of history, playing host to a variety of traveling exhibitions and in house programs over the years. From The Progressive Revolution: Modern Art for a New India to The Arts of Kashmir, the museum’s programs are unique and structured to reflect a distinctly varied view of Asian culture. The Asia Society’s dedication to global representation also sets it apart from other contemporary museums as a place not only equipped to foster knowledge, but to present a more accurate view of the peoples and nations surrounding Asian artefacts and their complex relationships to their own cultures, governments, and religions.
- “Mission & History.” Asia Society.