Episode 31: Expanding Perspectives - Teaching with Contemporary Asian Art
Contemporary Asian artists offer powerful opportunities to help students explore culture, identity, history, and creative expression. But for many educators, knowing where to begin can feel overwhelming.
In this episode, the Creativity Department talks with Dr. Ryan Shin and Dr. Kevin Hsieh, university art education professors and members of the National Art Education Association (NAEA) Asian Art and Culture Interest Group (AACIG). They share practical ideas for thoughtfully incorporating contemporary Asian artists, cultural perspectives, and authentic resources into the art curriculum.
Whether you’re looking to broaden representation in your lessons or introduce students to new artistic voices, this conversation offers helpful guidance, classroom-ready resources, and strategies for creating meaningful learning experiences through contemporary Asian art.
Resources
Explore these resources from the K12ArtChat podcast, Expanding Perspectives: Teaching with Contemporary Asian Art, with art educators Dr. Shin and Dr. Hsieh.
Books
Pedagogical Globalization: Traditions, Contemporary Art, and Popular Culture of Korea, edited by Ryan Shin, Maria Lim, Michelle Bae-Dimitriadis, & Oksun Lee.
Articles
Why Does the Buddha Laugh? Exploring Ethnic Visual Culture by Ryan Shin
Social Justice and Informal Learning: Breaking the Social Comfort Zone and Facilitating Positive Ethnic Interaction by Ryan Shin
Korean Popular Culture - Gangnam Style and Global Visual Culture by Ryan Shin
Journal of Cultural Research in Art Education - Search Topics: post-racial society, cultural war, whiteness & art ed; and global narratives
Sites
NAEA Asian Art and Culture Interest Group
