Presented by the Alberta Foundation of the Arts

For this week’s Work of the Week, we are highlighting a few of the diverse artworks in our collection by Canadians of Asian descent, because May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada!

Asian Heritage Month is a time to learn about and celebrate the many contributions of Canadians of Asian descent, who have done so much to make our country an amazing place to live. Immigrants to Canada from East Asia, Southern Asia, Western, Central and Southeast Asia have brought with them a rich cultural history, including diverse languages, art, religions and traditions.

This year’s Asian Heritage Month comes at a time when Canadians of Asian descent have been facing an increase in anti-Asian hate and violence. That’s why it’s important to take this time to acknowledge and appreciate the achievements of Asian-Canadians and to stand together against all forms of anti-Asian racism.

Please enjoy these artworks by Chin Shek Lam, Diana Un-Jin Cho and Do-Hee Sung.

https://www.affta.ab.ca/news/work-week-celebrates-asian-heritage-month