Thoughts on 'An Ailing Asian Art Museum Embraces Pop Culture'?

"After 45 years of presenting mostly ancient art in understated settings, the museum, which teetered on the brink of bankruptcy less than a year ago, is now determined to “stand out by being bold,” said Jay Xu, 48, who became director three years ago and is the creative force behind the new direction. The museum now welcomes contemporary art into its galleries, said Mr. Xu (pronounced shu) — and not merely modern interpretations of classic ceramics, like those currently on display in its “Poetry in Clay” exhibition."

Kevin Berger, New York Times. 

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