His museum exhibit displays sketches, photos, and imagery of Captain America — if he were a Sikh man with a turban and beard. His mission is to challenge traditional narratives about what a hero looks like, and this sort of representational storytelling is something that Singh encourages in others. His talks, given in Captain America attire and a turban, which includes comic-creating workshops, have drawn the eye of schools nationwide, including some in Seattle.
Asian science fiction show packs pow, empowerment
By Andrew Hamlin NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY When asked about her favorite part of Wing Luke’s new Asian science fiction exhibit, exhibit developer Mikala Woodward didn’t have to think long. The exhibit, explained Woodward, “Starts out in a teenager’s bedroom. A lot of people get interested in science fiction when they’re young, so a lot of […]
Peacock in the Desert brings the beauty of India to Seattle
By Jessica Kai Curry Northwest Asian Weekly An exhibition of Indian art, on a scale previously unseen in the United States, is now on display at the Seattle Art Museum (SAM). Organized by the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston, and in partnership with the Mehrangarh Museum Trust of Jodhpur, India, Peacock in the Desert […]
“The Night Parade” puts you in the middle of the fright
By Andrew Hamlin NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Once a year on a special night, a hundred demons and spirits come together and parade through the streets of Japan led by the powerful spirit known as Nurarihyon. The demons revel while people hide in their homes. If a human should cross paths with the parade, they will […]
“Come From Away” to thrill 5th Avenue crowds
By Andrew Hamlin NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Christine Toy Johnson, actor, singer, dancer, and writer, isn’t due back in Seattle for about a month, when she’ll star in the new stage musical “Come From Away.” But she’s happy to admit that she can’t wait. “I love Seattle!” enthused Johnson, who opens in the musical at the […]
Kristen Bell narrates cuddly IMAX documentary ‘Pandas’
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anyone who has seen Kristen Bell break down in (happy) hysterics over a sloth knows the actress’ affinity for animals, especially those of the cute and cuddly variety. So when the people behind the new IMAX original film “Pandas’’ asked “The Good Place’’ star if […]
Crazy Rich Asians poised to make Hollywood history
By Jessica Kai Curry Northwest Asian Weekly The anticipation leading up to the release of Crazy Rich Asians, based on the popular novel by Kevin Kwan, has been intense. The movie will be the first in Hollywood history to feature an all-Asian cast, and therefore an all-Asian storyline. It has been lauded as the next […]
In actress Bai Ling’s new film, white definitely means death
By Jessica Kai Curry Northwest Asian Weekly White. The color of mourning. The color of snow. In Chinese, Bai has a rising tone. The surname, Bai, which means white, belongs to the central character in one of the latest films out of mainland China, The Fatal Contract. If you sit down to watch this movie, […]
Bellevue video game studio talks about upcoming game Ghost of Tsushima
By Trevor Hsia Northwest Asian Weekly Gaming enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the release of Ghost of Tsushima. The first gameplay trailer for the upcoming PS4-exclusive premiered on June 12 at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) news conference in Los Angeles. The developers, Bellevue-based Sucker Punch Productions, are known for their other Playstation-exclusive titles, such as […]
Man wins $260k – Judge: Career sabotaged by ex-girlfriend
By Staff NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY A Canadian judge ruled that Jennifer Jooyeon Lee of Ontario must now fork over $260,000 to her ex-boyfriend for ruining his life. On June 13, an Ontario Superior Court judge found that Lee impersonated Eric Abramovitz by turning down an acceptance offer that would have landed him under the tutelage […]
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