When Art begins to Dance
Asian Arts New York featured dancers Chinmayi and Nila performed among works by AANY featured artists Hongnian Zhang, Kim Tateo
@lookalittlecloser , and Mengde Shi
@shi921102 during the opening celebration of threads: weaving an intricate banner at Albany Center Gallery on May 1st.
Hongnian Zhang’s
@zhanghongnian monumental work The Mural, inspired by the Dunhuang Grotto murals along the ancient Silk Road, created a stunning dialogue with the movement of Indian classical dance — blending echoes of Chinese, Indian, Central Asian, and West Asian cultures into one living artistic moment.
The threads: weaving an intricate bannerArt Exhibition is presented by
@albanycentergallery , in partnership with
@asianartsnewyork and
@518sian , for presenting in celebration of AANHPI Heritage Month. Co-curated by Andrew Kwok, Jennie Tang, and Ed Ticson, this exhibition will be held at ACG from May 1 to June 13, 2026, featuring the works of 13 local and regional artists.
Featuring dancers: Chinmayi Sri Maddali and Nila Krishnakumar from Mudra School of Dance
@mudraschoolofdance_ny , taught by Guru: Mathangi Srinivasan
@mathangisrinivasan_
Asian Arts New York programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts
@nyscouncilonthearts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, with support from
@nyfolklore .
Photographed by Jay Zhang.
@jayzhangphotog 
