Asian in America is a symbolic exhibition and award-nominated 6-course dining experience that explores the complex narrative of the Asian American identity through food and drink, virtual reality, spoken word, and poetry. The ingredients, cooking techniques, and alternating presentations of poetry and virtual reality recreations (made in Tilt Brush), will take you on a multi-sensory journey through the trials and triumphs of the Asian American identity, addressing topics of cultural hierarchies in the food system, the lack of individualism granted to minorities, and the internalization of the “white savior” complex.
For one night only, the Japanese American National Museum is partnering with the acclaimed Studio ATAO for the Lunar New Year to bring this innovative dining experience to Los Angeles. Discover more about Studio ATAO and its upcoming projects at studioatao.org.
Cocktail Reception (5:30 p.m.–7:15 p.m.):
$12.75 member, $15 general
6-Course Dinner and 3-Course Cocktails (7:30 p.m.–10 p.m.):
$114.75 member, $135 general
Tickets can be purchased from Studio ATAO using the link below. To receive the code for the 15% JANM member discount or for more information on how to become a member, please email membership@janm.org.
In the Aratani Central Hall