ABOUT

AAAAH (Asian Artist and Activities Hub) is a New York–based nonprofit 501(c)(3) research organization dedicated to the systematic study, documentation, and analysis of emerging Asian and Asian-diasporic creative practices in the United States.

Through practice-based design research, field studies, and long-term cultural documentation, we examine how Asian artists navigate public cultural spaces, creative economies, and systems of representation. Our research addresses structural barriers to visibility and market access while generating cultural knowledge for educators, institutions, and the broader public.

By building research-driven public platforms, we translate field-based research into accessible formats that support emerging creators and contribute to a more equitable creative ecosystem.

We believe visibility is empowerment and connection is transformation. The future of AAPI creativity can be driven by our own hands, and we are building the infrastructure to make that vision possible.

WHAT WE DO

AAAAH!WEEKEND

The signature event series blending art & design market, performance, and an event-specific cultural activity such as workshops, lectures, or art exhibitions.
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AAAAH!MART

An event series dedicated to art markets. Inspired by the convenience stores found on street corners, it aims to make independent art and design more accessible.
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& MORE!

Exhibitions
Live Shows
Workshops
Panel Talks
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OUR TEAM

We’re marketers, producers, and community builders.

We design high-impact platforms—art markets, performances, partnerships, campaigns—
 so that Asian creatives can not just be seen, but thrive.

CONTRIBUTOR

AAAAH wouldn’t be what it is without the people behind it. Here’s to everyone who has lent their time, talent and heart — past and present — helping us grow a space where Asian creativity can thrive.
PROJECTS & EVENTS
Effy Ma, Jiening (Tara) Zhu, Junyi Dou, Miao Hu, Shihan (Betty) Zhang, Xingtong (KK) Lin, Yubing Li
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Meichen (Kristina) Jin, Minchen (Nicole) Hsu, Ruisi Fu (Frees), Xianjie Du, Ziyuan (Jessie) Wang, Ziyu Zhang
CONTENT & EDITORIAL
Bomi, Gege Zhu, Junyi Dou, Velma Ma, Weiwei Lin, Xiaohan (Vicky) Zhan, Yue Sang, Yuyao Jin (Naonao)
Photographer
Caitong Li (Ktong), Haoyu Zhao, Lily, Nashan Yue, Shiyao Su, Xiaohan Lu, Yu Tang, Zi Xiao
Volunteer
Danyu Li, Tina Xu, Jenny Rongge Niu, Jing Leah, Jingyi Zhang, Kehan, Liang (Victoria) Ye, Qingzi (Queenzy) Gao, Qingqing, Peirong (Jane) Xie, Shenyijie Song, Sijia Huang,Xiaozhen, Yawen Lin
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