Join in on the exhibition opening and immerse yourself in the world of Chiharu Shiota with live music, refreshments, and special activities.
Join Osaka-born, Berlin-based artist Chiharu Shiota and Chief Curator Dr. Robert Mintz for opening night celebrating the new exhibition, Chiharu Shiota: Two Home Countries. Enjoy snacks and refreshments in our member lounge and pop up studio.
Members at the Friend and Patron levels are invited to a special toast and tour of the exhibition with the artist Chiharu Shiota and Chief Curator Dr. Robert Mintz.
The Wild Fox is a San Francisco based cafe that draws from Japanese sensibility and contemporary coffee culture. The concept brings together competition-level coffee and tea with a focused menu of onigiri and seasonal offerings. Guided by precision and restraint, The Wild Fox approaches hospitality as a quiet, deliberate practice, where design, craft, and daily ritual are thoughtfully aligned.
Embroider a unique multimedia piece that pops to life with color and dimension with Embroidered Panda.
Join us for more embroidery events with Embroidered Panda in May. Visit the calendar page for updates.
The Perks of Being a Member
All members receive unlimited, free tickets to exhibitions including Chiharu Shiota: Two Home Countries
Members enjoy advance, priority access to exhibitions, performances, talks, and special members-only experiences throughout the year
Enjoy discounts at the Cha May Ching Museum Boutique, Asian Box, and at the UC Law Parking Garage
For more information on opening events and upcoming member events, contact Member Services at 415.581.3740 or [email protected].
Members enjoy access to members-only events and exclusive experiences throughout the year. Take a fun look back at some previous events.
Top image: Installation view of Chiharu Shiota: Two Home Countries at Japan Society Gallery, New York, 2025. Photograph by Andrew Levine | andrewlevine.com.
Chiharu Shiota: Two Home Countries was organized by Japan Society, New York, and curated by Michele Bambling, Senior Director, Japan Society Gallery.
Presentation at the Asian Art Museum is coordinated by Robert Mintz, Chief Curator, and made possible with the generous support of Yogen and Peggy Dalal.
Major support is provided by Aime Chao and the Minami Legacy Fund for the Arts, Harry and Sandra Cheung, Sakurako and William Fisher, and Jack and Susy Wadsworth.
Additional support is provided by Paul and Midori Antebi, Kirsten Wolfe, Jean and Hing Wong, and an anonymous donor.
Sustained support generously provided by the Akiko Yamazaki and Jerry Yang Endowment Fund for Exhibitions, the Director’s Fund, and the Kao/Williams Contemporary Art Exhibitions Fund.
Public programming for Chiharu Shiota: Two Home Countries is supported by the WLS Spencer Foundation.
