Assistant Professor of Business Management in the Koppelman School of Business Ngoc Cindy Pham is being featured in New York’s prestigious Tenri Cultural Institute exhibit “Japan Contemporary – Series 2: Bitter Sweet,” curated by Emmy winner Motoichi Adachi and Japanese culture expert Kyoko Sato. The exhibit spotlights diverse works, including captivating portraits by the global artist Joseph R. Fraia, and runs from August 21 – 26 with an opening reception to be held August 25 from 6-8 p.m.

The works portray six Asian women’s journeys from Asia to modern New York City, elegantly navigating a mix of bitter and sweet experiences. The exhibit underscores challenges faced by women, especially Asians, who bravely defy norms to establish unique identities. This exhibition is the second installment in a series of exhibitions that aims to collaborate with Emmy Award-winning writer Motoichi Adachi and Kyoko Sato, a renowned curator based in New York known for her expertise in Japanese culture.