It's not too late to register for the Fall 2025 Arts of Asia

The Fall 2025 Arts of Asia lecture series, It's Magic: Art and the Power of Transformation, starts on Friday, September 5. Even though the advance registration deadline has passed, it is not too late to sign up. We are now accepting late registrations online. So, if you haven't registered yet, please sign up online now. 

Fall 2025 Arts of Asia
It's Magic: Art and the Power of Transformation

When: Fridays, September 5 to December 19, 2025 (No lecture on Sept. 12 & Nov. 28, 2025.)
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Pacific Time
Place: Samsung Hall, Asian Art Museum & Zoom Webinars
Late Registration Fee: $225 per person Society members; $300 per person non-members for the series. We only accept drop-ins for individual lectures in Samsung Hall on a space available basis. Drop-in fee is $20 per person per lecture. All in-person fees are after museum admission. 
Instructor of Record: Jeffrey Durham
More Information & Register Online

From the beginnings of human existence, art has had the power to transform our understanding of the world; sometimes that power is called magic.

Join us for a 14-lecture series that delves into the mystical qualities of art across cultures and time. From ancient talismans to contemporary illusions, discover how artists harness symbolism, ritual, and innovation to alter perceptions, bridge worlds, and inspire change. Instructor of Record Jeff Durham, Associate Curator of Himalayan Art at the Asian Art Museum, has invited speakers who provide enlightening new perspectives on art.

Please refer to the schedule of Speaker & Topics on the program webpage to ascertain the location of each lecture.