Tag Archives: Pacific Asia Museum
Realities of “The Other Side”
In the late 1800s, immigrants to California followed their dreams of a better life. The realities they found were harsh, gritty–and often deadly. The USC Pacific Asia Museum‘s current exhibition, “The Other Side: Chinese and Mexican Immigration to America” explores … Continue reading
Color, Warmth, and Sparkle
Patchwork quilts already have some special connotations. Frequently, they evoke memories of a family member who spent hours stitching–or friends who joined together to create a quilt as a special-occasion gift. Their patterns can be beautiful–and often intricate. The USC … Continue reading
Celebrating Summer, Pacific Asia Museum-Style
Remember when museums used to be about looking at things under glass? The Pacific Asia Museum, in Pasadena, takes a much more interesting approach. Sure, they have some amazing exhibitions and tours. But their method of teaching about the cultures … Continue reading
Kabir Singh and Chelsea Mason Interview, Part Two
What is reality? That’s the topic of an intriguing new exhibition, created with new media and set to open at the Pacific Asia Museum in late August. Museum Director of Marketing and Communications Chelsea Mason and Director of Education Kabir Singh … Continue reading
Kabir Singh and Chelsea Mason Interview, Part Three
Where did the summer go? The new docents for the Pacific Asia Museum have now been selected, and are set to begin training next month. And of course, the Museum’s looking forward to an exciting autumn! Director of Education … Continue reading