Asian Americans push for Smithsonian gallery of their own
I think this article did a great job at explaining the significance of having this museum space for Asian Americans. The preservation of history and culture that museums provide shows what society deems important to remember and what we value, and in that light the absence of a permanent gallery space for Asian Americans until now is telling in its own way. Smithsonian exhibitions very commonly include elements of pop culture, with the article giving mention to artists like Jay Park and the band Hiroshima.