Explore AAPI Heritage: Arts & Culture

Asian American Writers Are Finally Breaking Out on Their Own Terms

These writers have always been doing the work. It’s the publishing industry that’s finally caught up with them.

From a Whisper to a Rallying Cry tells the story of Vincent Chin's murder. Read this interview with the author, Paula Yoo, to learn more about the book and how Vincent Chin's death gave others a voice and spurred the next generation of Asian Americans into politics.

Robin Tran is an Asian American trans woman comedian with a cynical outlook and brilliant observations. Watch one of Tran's short sets.

In Hollywood, Asian American stories are rare, but Asian American LGBTQ stories are even rarer.

Spotify has curated playlists from a plethora of AAPI artists. Explore podcasts, modern artists, and music icons of the past with playlists for any taste by clicking the logo below.

Explore the visual artists within the AAPI community. Featuring a plethora of forms and styles of visual art you're sure to find a new artist to enjoy. Discover Asian American Artists and explore their collection at the Smithsonian American Art Museum. To discover Pacific Islander Artists look in this expansive online gallery. 

Historically, Hollywood has a negative track record for using non-Asian actors and actresses for Asian characters. Learn more about the practice and history of "yellowface." 

Explore this “Care Package” of poems, meditations, films and other cultural nutrients for times like this – curated with love by the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center.”