Farewell To 26 Bowery

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goodbye party

Asian American Arts Centre — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:26:32 +0000

Micki Spiller commented on your status:

"cant wait to visit you in your new place…I still can’t believe you are not on top of MacDonalds anymore!" 9am

Katarina Wong commented on your status:

"Wishing you all the best in this new part of the AAAC journey!" 830am

Amy ChinCongratulations on the move Bob! 7am

Robert LeeWe’re in! Move completed. At lease it begins. Living out of boxes. After 33yrs a new set of keys! 4am 11/3

Sat, Oct 31, 2009 at 9:26 AM

Dear Eleanor:

What an occasion that must be. I also checked on the website on the comments. They are very moving and some very important. Indeed AAAC grew along with the Asian American movements in the U.S. In the last 35 years. It witnessed the larger social, political and cultural changes of this country, but has also been a part of that change, contributing to that change. But it is also a testament of the difficult position of minority arts and artists in America. You and Bob should be very proud of the achievement and the legacy you left behind….

Have a nice trip to San Diego. You deserve a rest and a ritual break from the past. May be you will contemplate moving to the Pacific Northwest now?

Dagu

Yung, Bell

On Sat, Oct 31, 2009 at11:09 AM

Jeanie,

It would be great to have you involved in AAAC. You are very welcome, your energy could tie in the arts to community issues and make your work even more effective. This will continue to be our goal and mission, even more so as a partner with AAFE. As our ideas develop I will keep you posted.

Yes a Tiny Seed by Nobuko was indeed prophetic. Basement was the source of AAAC beginnings as it was for so many of us on the East Coast. Most cultural activism for Asian Americans can be traced to Basement except perhaps for stand up comedy. That was a later development as the Movement matured that has now put down roots in Hong Kong.

Confucius Plaza had a event yesterday getting all the older tenants to rally for Bloomberg. A poster was up for one day advocating for this event. I wanted to write on it Open Park Row!

Bob

PS. Moving day is Nov 2, 9am

Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 9:09 AM

Sorry for our loss and Congratulations on your new journey

Bob,

This is a tremendous loss for our neighborhood. We don’t know what we’ve lost until it is not there. Due to my hectic schedule and many family health responsibilities, I’d always thought that if I had more time, when I retired, I’d participate more in your groups’ activities. Keep up the excellent work and providing the "voice" of our artistic and cultural community.

Our Basement Workshop reunion reminded me of how widespread are its roots. When Danny Chen and I started working together and formed the Civic Center Residents Coalition to re-open Park Row and successfully regain James Madison Plaza Park next to Police Headquarters through a lawsuit, we held many meetings, rallies, town halls, hearings, etc. During one of those rallies, Danny said I’m going to make silk screened tee shirts to sell as a fundraiser for the lawsuits". I remember saying, "Danny there is too much to do organizing these events and press conferences, we don’t have time to make tee shirts!" He made some anyway. Only recently, I learned that he learned silk screening at Basement Workshop! And what we just learned two weeks ago is that Danny learned this from Wing! It was mind blowing. From there Danny taught it to people in Oakland and other collectives in S.F.

What was started at Basement Workshop was indeed "a seed, a tiny seed" that has influenced the work of many generations in many ways. What was started in Chinatown 40 years ago reverberates to this day in our struggles against not only the re-opening of Park Row, the relocation of Police Headquarters, massive government permit placard abuse, regaining the re-opening of our streets, parks, and roadways block by block, etc. And this seed is present in the tremendous struggle against the reconfiguration of our streets without adequate notice or community input and what we learned was without any DOT pedestrian safety studies or data.

Did you lose your lease as a result of gentrification and rising rents?

I liked what you and Rob Hollander said at the CWG about thinking outside the box and advocating for alternative housing to accommodate the changing composition of what is considered "family units" in our community and country. Communal housing allows for shared resources and less of a carbon footprint on the planet. I hope that one of the committees will take responsibility for incorporating this perspective into their program.

Well, got to go organize for another rally against Bloomberg today.

Take care and thank you.

Jeanie

Mon, Oct 19, 2009 at 9:28 AM

bon chance at the new location.

Gwon, Steven (White Plains)

Sun, Oct 18, 2009 at 7:31 PM

Dear Bob,

Well, it’s a big change for you, especially after so long on the Bowery. But as you say, you are moving closer to where your community is moving to also.

In any case, I want to wish you all the best in your new address..

With all good wishes,

Jack F.

Sun, Oct 18, 2009 at 6:05 PM

Dear Bob. I am happy and excited that AAA is coming to our neighbourhood. best, kazuko Miyamoto

Sun, Oct 18, 2009 at 2:49 AM

Dear Bob,

How are you? I am sorry to hear about the moving of the space.I am hoping that the new space is better for you.

I was in the 14th.annaul show.I am from SanFrancisco.

peace and thank you,Evri Kwong if you need art for fundraiser you can count me in.

Evri,

In cleaning out and preparing to move a volunteer student just bought one of the T-Shirts you left the year you exhibited here with your drawing/sketch on it.

Bob

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 03:52:50 -0400

Dear Bob,

Thats great! the t-shirt sold.. just keep the money.and if you need more art for fundrasier

you can count me in.

peace and thanks,Evri Kwong

Sat, Oct 17, 2009 at 4:02 PM

Bob

drop by to see us on

4 Rivington St, near Bowery

Paddy

Sat, Oct 17, 2009 at 9:25 AM

Dear Mr. Robert Lee,

Thank you for the E-mails. I love Asian American Arts Centre. I am looking froward to see AAAC’s new location. Keep in touch. You have a nice weekend.

Best

Yang, Ke Qin

Sat, Oct 17, 2009 at 3:33 AM

wow, what a big step and change. Hope your new location works well. I plan to visit soon.–julia cowing

Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 5:47 PM

Wow Bob,

The end of an era. And congratulations on the new space. Hope this was not a forced move. But sounds like a ground floor space, which is good. And arguably a location closer to other art venues, could be good for traffic.

Just saw Corky on tv the other night, great to see him being recognized.

I’d like to visit one last time, and see the show. When is a good time to catch you there?

C (chuck Yuen)

Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 5:25 PM

Wow Bob and Eleanor, this is quite a transition! Good luck, and hope it brings new and exciting things.

How’s life otherwise? Onie? Acupuncture? Eleanor, I went to a dinner for the 40th anniversary of graduation from Holy Names. People asked about you.

It was fun.

Carolyn

Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 3:25 PM

Hi Bob,

Congratulations on your move. I’m sure you will open new worlds for your center and for the community around you.

It was great to see you at the reunion. I remember so well, you in your blue Chinese jacket in the early 70′s. Now with your beautiful grey hair and Indian top (I have one too), you have graduated into a yogi Buddha! Continue you great works. I look forward to seeing you next year.

Peace and namaste,

Nobuko

Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 2:28 PM

Bob-

Wanted to wish you the best of luck at the new locale, glad you are keeping it going in this horrible economic scenario.

Best- Evan (from the Newell Campaign) evan_hutchison

On Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 12:06 PM, Kay Takeda wrote:

Are congratulations in order? I hope this space is well-suited to your organization’s mission and needs Bob, I know it has been a long struggle to keep the space on Bowery. When will you be “officially” located there —November 1?

All my best

Kay

Landlord’s been pushing since 88′. We’ve pushed back till now. Choice is to change – new life!

Bob

Kay,

We just worked it out. Moving day is Nov 2. Give us a week to settle in. Contact info all the same. First collaborative show with AAFE is Lunar New Year Festival and Exhibition.

Bob

On Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 11:35 AM, Shelly Bahl wrote:

wow, i’m really surprised!!

was this by choice or was AAAC pushed out by the landlord?___

SHELLY BAHL

Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 11:48 AM

My heart goes out to you…………gregory

Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 10:49 AM

Hi Bob & Eleanor:

Congratulations on getting this far in one space for over 30 years. I hope your move will be a good one which is a smooth transition to the next chapter for you both and the organization. Sorry I missed you all at the BW reunion but Karl & I were away in California. I saw the piece in SingTao—good work! Did you point me out to the reporter?! Someone saw it and told me about it.

Stay well,

Fay fay

Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 10:23 AM

Hi Bob,

Seeing this announcement, I am both Happy and Sad for you and the Org.

Happy! Because it sounds like the new space may have an easier access, i.e., downstairs.

I am trying to see if I can come to the Good-bye party…; the Studio is in a crucial stage of construction (very last bit),…

I will try to come,

Hope to see you soon,

Yin

Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 10:23 AM

Dear Bob,

I am glad you found a new space.

It is important to have a space to show young Asian American artists!

Could you tell me How I can change the images and content on your web-site.

The most of info you have it up is very old.

Thanks.

Here’s my NYTimes reviews in case you didn’t get it.

best, Jung Hyang

Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 10:09 AM

Hi Bob,

Thank you for sending me the news and activity info of AAAC! Congratulations on your move to the new location! I believe AAAC will play a more important role in servicing the Asian community and Asian art scene in NYC. I look forward to the opportunities of working with you again. Thanks!

Best,

Jiawei

Date: Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 9:57 AM

Hi Bob,

Congratulations on your new location!

I know you’re busy right now with your move, but when you get a chance, I was thinking that I have a project that would be good to include in my listing in AAAC’s digital archive. It is called "Asian American ? Project".

http://userpages.umbc.edu/~ichan/portfolio/asian-american.html

Let me know if I can send jpegs to you.

Also, do you show performance art at AAAC? I am currently working on a one-woman performance where I tell personal stories, weaving scenes from American films that depict Asians, and Asian American history. I have props on my body while I tell the stories: sculptural books. It’ll be 40 minutes max, but I will have versions of any length; the shortest is 5 min.

All the best,

Irene Chan

Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 9:42 AM

Hi Bob, congrats on the move and thanks for letting us view the archives yesterday…some really great material…we’re going to have to come back and look through more of it. We’ll be coordinating with Na Na. Looking forward to visiting the new space.

Best,

Herb Tam

Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 9:13 AM

Congratulations on your new home Robert!

Ekayani Chamberlin

Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 8:14 AM

Robert,

I wish you all the best in your new location. After the print fair I hope we can get together to find ways we can help one another out. Good luck. Talk with you soon.

Phil Sanders Director- RBPMW, a program of EFA

Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 9:02 AM

Robert – congratulations for the move

Wish gallery all the best for the new location and will visit soon!

Lisa Tan

Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 7:20 AM

Congratulation to your move and new location. We wish your center a great and bright future.

Lai, Shian-Lung

Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 7:08 AM

Congratulations, Bob! and good luck in the new venue!

Yours,

Ayelet

Greetings from Bivas

Asian American Arts Centre — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:22:54 +0000

Dear Bob & Eleanor,

Asian American Art Centre is moving only to a new location after 35 Years of struggle and survival. It signifies our struggle and progress as Asian American Artists as well. I can not think of Asian American Art Centre without you.

When we were confused you established an identity for us as Asian American Artists in the field of art & culture which is well documented for study on line in the Archive, and enables us to be proud as community. I have never seen anyone work so hard for this cause with such conviction.

I hope you continue your mission with new vigor in a new place. As always wish you all the best.

Kind regards,

Bivas Chaudhuri, bivas

Asian American Arts Centre — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:30:21 +0000

What a wonderful party we had at the Arts Centre. Thank you all who came to celebrate with us in body or in spirit. I am forever grateful and humbled by all who pass through our venue and cross path with me.

Eleanor Yung, L.Ac.

Goodbye 26 Bowery

Asian American Arts Centre — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 03:47:12 +0000

Bob and Eleanor,

Thank you for the invitation. As much as we all would miss 26 Bowery, it is also a new beginning for the Arts Center’s next stage. I regret that I won’t be able to join the Goodbye Party as I would very much like to catch up with you both. Let’s keep each other posted on our ventures.

Regards,

Yuet

Yuet-fung Ho

Hi, Bob and Eleanor

Because I have a flu, I have better stay home. But in spirit, I am there for you for celebrating your devotions for many many years for art community in China Town.

We know goodbye means another beginning!! Cheers!!

Best,

Mikyung Kim

Hi folks, I’m really sorry I can’t make the goodbye party. I have some good memories from that space. I hope you have a great day. All the best.

Tony Heriza

On Sun, Oct 25, 2009 at 11:00 AM,

Bob and Eleanor,

Continuous long hour’s over work brings down the flu…

So please excuse us from this land-mark Good-Bye Party, I am really sad not to be able to come…have so much memories working toward exhibitions and dropping in over the years to see you…

Hope to see you at the Opening of the new office.

With big hug,

Yin (& Viktor)

Sun, Oct 25, 2009 at 2:56 AM,

Hi Bob I just wanted to make sure that you received my message that I am out of town and won’t be around to photograph your party. Hope you’ve found someone to help out. Best Wishes, George H

– Oct 24, 2009 11:22 pm

Bob and Eleanor,

Sorry we can’t attend. Best wishes. You’ve done a great job for the community.

CS and Sue Yang

Sat, Oct 24, 2009 at 5:11 PM,

sorry i can’t make it tonite. …. however what is important to me is your celebration & well-being. you are one of my heroes in this never ending struggle for cultural jstice. be well my friend

…bill

bill aguado

Sat, Oct 24, 2009 at 5:09 PM

Dear Bob,

These words are long overdue, but my sincere congratulations on the
launch of the archive. I am so proud to have been a part of the
project and to see the results in such a beautiful layout that also
captures your dedication and integrity to the artists, their works and
the community. I am very sad about the Bowery space. It was such an
important part of my "coming into consciousness" in my college years
when I first even realized the very existence and the viability of the
term Asian American. I visited all the pivotal spaces that form the
community in NYC, including the art centre. I wish I were there to
celebrate with you all the wonderful years you and eleanor shared with
the community. Now that I am in exile in Los Angeles, it’s the people
like yourself and the spaces like the arts centre that I miss the
most–how they collectively challenged me and kept me grounded.

I hope to see you and the new space in December when I return for the
winter break. I am working on very exciting projects that are related
to our digitization project and looking forward to hear your feedback.

Sincerely,
David Kim

Sat, Oct 24, 2009 12:13 pm

Dear Eleanor and Bob,

Wow! That’s a lot of history and memories to pack up. Enjoy this weekend of

celebration. Thanks so much for keeping me posted.

I am here in Santa Cruz and I’m hosting 2 Kathakali artists/scholars for some

performances and lec-dems…. I would love to see you when I’m in NY next….maybe March? Lots of love,

Marlene Pitkow

Sat, Oct 24, 2009 at 10:00 AM,

Bob, I thought I can make it to your party on Sunday, but I don’t think I can due to family obligations.

I hope you will have a good closure event to celebrate all these years.

What will be the first show in the new space and when would that be?…

midori

The following are from Facebook,

Oct 15, 2009 at 10:24 PM

Tomie Hahn commented on your link:

"I’m crying I’m laughing so hard, Bob….I had to re-post it on my wall so I cn go back tomorrow and keep laughing. THX! xo, t."

Tomie Hahn commented on your status:

"whoahhhhhhhhh! "

Connie C. Doughman commented on your status:

"Very good luck to you!"

Lotus Brooks commented on your status:

"What a great legacy has grown at 26 Bowery, May Move and transition bring growth AAAC growth and renewal! three cheers for more than 2 and a half decades advocating and legitimizing the Asian American Artist in the new world."

Hello Robert:

Sooner or later, everybody has to get off the Bowerie! Tomiyo and I lived at 98 Bowery before moving to Forsyth Street. Good luck in your new home!

Ernie

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A Bittersweet Goodbye

Asian American Arts Centre — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:29:43 +0000

Although I’ve only been here a few times, I have witnessed many heartfelt events like the art classes for children, the Chinese New Year openday, and many other interesting, successfully organized exhibitions. I’m so glad I got to experience 26 Bowery as little as I have before the big move, because I can see why it’s such a memorable venue. I can’t wait to come visit and help out at the new address, soon. All the best & god bless

Lots of love,
Yani

My First Show in New York

Asian American Arts Centre — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:49:19 +0000

This space stays with me as a special place. My first show in New York was here in 1988 or 1989, curated by Fred Wilson. I think most Asian artists went through here.
Hope the new space brings a lot of sucess and evolves beautifully.

Sook Jin Jo

Kathy/Luna’s many memories – condensed!!!

Asian American Arts Centre — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:07:52 +0000

About 31 years since I first met you Eleanor?? All those rehearsals, those mirrors, your cat who always “showed off” that he (she?) knew how to “use” the toilet (that always freaked me out) … backstage with your other dancers warming up … did I bring all my props? Why are my pieces only 3 minutes long – gotta extend that one … where’re m’ hairpins? That cat’s watching us rehearse from the window again … Didn’t that stage manager (Steve) give us GREAT lighting! Geez, can I get away without ironing that? Oh Lord – where did I put m’ notes? Who’s emceeing for me again? Better catch that early bus if I’m gonna meet them at the airport on time … oh yeahhhhhh … such fond memories !!
Kathy/Luna

Nancy L’s thoughts …

Asian American Arts Centre — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:59:28 +0000

Eleanor really inspired me as a young Asian American dancer in the late 70s, at a time when understanding one’s cultural background played a very important part in the Arts. It formed a core for my creativity today in the form of communicating cultural diversity through dance.
Nancy Latuja, Movement Studios
Corrales, NM

I love this

Asian American Arts Centre — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:23:58 +0000

I love this dedicated space- the years I spent here working holding the 1st symposium as the AIR, curating etc. and teaching with you all gave me alot of energy and combatted the struggles so often that came with it…, WoW it all came through–hoping -the next years will be remembered by the art and people that came through –Just Hoping the new space will keep you happy for years to come too. Just Yell and we will always be there for you. So many great shows and support for us _Bravo BOB and family and staff—
Love Nina Kuo