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“Sometimes I’ll glimpse my reflection in a window and feel astonished by what I see. Jet-black hair. Slanted eyes. A pancake-flat surface of yellow-and-green-toned skin. An expression that is nearly reptilian in its impassivity. I’ve contrived to think of this face as the equal in beauty to any other. But what I feel in these moments is its strangeness to me. It’s my face. I can’t disclaim it. But what does it have to do with me?” - from Paper Tigers
Join us at ArtGate Gallery for an informal evening of conversation with Wesley Yang, author of the recent New York Magazine article Paper Tigers, a provocative response to Amy Chua’s Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother. Learn more about Yang’s thought-provoking and controversial perspective on Asian stereotypes and the dynamics of the “bamboo ceiling,” and share your viewpoint in a lively discussion.
A cocktail reception, kicking-off our new Young Professionals’ Network will follow. Discover artists from across the United States, China, and South Korea through ArtGate Gallery’s Summer Kaleidoscope exhibition, and socialize over Korean-inspired hors d’oeuvres and trendy tea-infused cocktails from Tavalon.
$15 Member Admission
$20 Guest Admission
$70 Young Professionals’ Network membership (includes admission)
$5 Upgrade to YP Network from Explorer ($65) (includes admission)
$45 Upgrade to YP Network from Individual ($25) (includes admission)
Explorer and Young Professionals' Network members attend this program for free with REGISTRATION
Wednesday, September 7
6:30 PM
Young Professionals’ Kick-Off :
An Evening with Wesley Yang, Writer and Author of Paper Tigers
ArtGate Gallery
520 W 27th St #101 New York, NY.
About the Speaker
Wesley Yang is a Contributing Editor at New York Magazine, where Paper Tigers appeared in a May issue. His work has also appeared in The New York Times, n+1, Bookforum, The Tablet Magazine, and the anthology Best Creative Nonfiction. He lives and writes in New York City, and is working on his first book.
About the Young Professionals’ Network
The Korea Society’s Young Professionals’ Network connects a diverse group of dynamic young professionals for social events and programs on topics of Korean interest. Providing a forum for both thought-provoking presentations as well as engaged discussion, the Network hosts evening events and receptions with a variety of exciting names in art, culture, business, public policy, and government.
Network members enjoy free admission to most Korea Society programs, invitations and guest passes for exclusive receptions, gala nights, and openings, as well as the benefits of Explore Korea, a loyalty program offering great discounts at area restaurants and partner organizations.
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