MISS DOCENT: Between private and public spheres

In this week's museum exhibit roundup, Abigail features Asian Arts Initiative's "Marvels & Monsters: Unmasking Asian Images in U.S. Comics 1942-1986," and The Fabric Workshop and Museum's "Soft Village: Studio Makkink & Bey."

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MISS DOCENT: Between private and public spheres

POSTED: Friday, February 3, 2012, 12:00 PM

Filed Under: Arts | Museum Visual Art

Impressive permanent collections may have put our area museums on the map, but it's the rotating exhibits that keep visitors coming back. Every Thursday, Abigail Minor updates you on the newest and most browse-worthy.

Asian Arts Initiative's "Marvels & Monsters: Unmasking Asian Images in U.S. Comics 1942-1986" examines the comics that arose in the four decades following World War II, unveiling secret identities behind popular Asian characters. The exhibit, from the collection of cultural studies scholar and science fiction author William F. Wu, allows guests a historical look into the world circumstances that gave rise to Asian stereotypes, and an opportunity to explore works by contemporary Asian-American writers and illustrators, like Vijay Prashad, Larry Hama and Naomi Hirahara. Look out for a variety of events surrounding the exhibition, including youth workshops and a panel discussion.

Through March 23, free, Asian Arts Initiative, 1219 Vine St., 215-557-0455, asianartsinitiative.org.

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