Register Now for 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. Please be reminded that the advance registration deadline is this Friday, August 29. Late registration fees go into effect on August 30. 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 12, 2025 (No lecture on Nov. 28, 2025.)
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Pacific Time
Place: Samsung Hall, Asian Art Museum & Zoom Webinars
Fee: $200 per person Society members; $250 per person non-members for the series. Advance registration must be received by SAA by August 29, 2025. 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
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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.