Asian identity art

The Brooklyn-based artist pulls inspiration from personal histories and his relationships with friends.

Contemporary artist Martin Hsu creates New Traditional Asian Art that embodies beauty and mindfulness to explore the Asian-American identity.

I joined Subtle Asian Traits after hearing about it from a high school friend about two years ago. Back then, SAT was still new and gaining traction among second-generation Asians…

We’re the fastest-growing demographic group in the U.S. But when it comes to the nation’s racial and ethnic divisions, where do we fit in?

Hung Liu- "Year of the Dragon" 2012, mixed media on panel, 20.5 x 20.5"

“The Puzzle of Asian American Identity. We’re the fastest-growing demographic group in the U.S. But when it comes to the nation’s racial and ethnic divisions, where do we fit in?” Newest cover @nytmag

No other tattoo designs convey a message as clear as word tattoos. Yeah, you’re right; it’s because the message is literally written on your skin! No cryptic symbols or surreal images for people (and most importantly, yourself) to wonder what your ink means. And although you might think that these are very simple tattoos, just wait until you see the examples we’ve rounded up in our list. They’re often very far from simple and definitely inspiring!

South Asian Artists Exploring Identity Through Illustrations