Stanford University’s Cantor Arts Center has acquired over 100 new works of Asian American art, expanding its collection to approximately 400 objects as part of the Asian American Art Initiative (AAAI). About AAAI: The initiative, founded in 2018, aims to address the underrepresentation of Asian American art in academia and curatorial collections. AAAI, whose founding co-directors are Aleesa Alexander and Marci Kwon, acquires, preserves, exhibits and studies art related to Asian American and Asian diaspora artists.
Also, Stanford University launches Asian American Art Initiative
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A view of downtown Palo Alto. Embarcadero Media file photo by Veronica Weber.
In the latest Around Town column, news about the viral meme of U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders catching on in Palo Alto and a new Stanford University initiative focused on Asian American art.
FEEL THE BERN? . The sight of U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders bundled up in mittens and a winter coat while sitting cross-legged at the Inauguration Day ceremony last week is arguably one of the most memorable fashion moments from the national event that has since taken the internet by storm in the form of memes. Palo Altans were no exception, posting images on Instagram of the former presidential candidate transposed onto recognizable places around the city. The Palo Alto Library posted him at the entrance of the Rinconada branch manning a table outside of the main entrance (and appropriate considering the library system ca