As Hollywood was during the Great Depression, as Bollywood is for vast masses of India’s poor, the Asian Art Museum’s new exhibit diverts attention from economic problems so apparent in the museum’s Civic Center neighborhood.“Maharaja: The Splendor of India’s Royal Courts” is a luxurious vacation to the far-away, long-gone world of the princely courts of the Subcontinent. Read More
In marketing circles, it’s called “rebranding.” Organizations often refer to it as a new look or a new direction.At a news conference today, Asian Art Museum Director Jay Xu announced results of a two-year effort to introduce “a new vision and new brand promise, reinventing ourselves to engage a broader audience.” Read More
