Invited Guests - Worlds Beyond Here Reception

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Thursday October 11

6:00 PM  –  8:00 PM

Worlds Beyond Here: The Expanding Universe of APA Science Fiction

Special Guests and Member Reception Opening

Thursday, October 11, 2018

6 to 8 PM

@ the Wing Luke Museum

 

A short speaking program will occur at 6:30 PM.

Light refreshment provided. 

Festive attire requested. Cosplay outfits encouraged.

 

Looking at the connection between Asian Pacific Americans and the infinite possibilities of science fiction, World's Beyond Here follows the path of a young Sci Fi fan becoming an empowered creator, limited only by imagination.

Popular science fiction has had a disappointing lack of Asian Pacific American (APA) representation in American media, based primarily on stereotypes. Despite this, APAs have had and continue to have a large impact in science fiction, often behind the scenes, and a number of pioneering APA artists, actors, designers, writers, animators, and directors have persevered and inspired new generations of fans/creators with their stories and visions. For many Asian Pacific Americans, science fiction addresses issues related to identity, immigration and race, technology, morality and the human condition, all while capturing the imagination through exciting adventures in outer space and time travel. 

Worlds Beyond Here, will feature a mix of literary and pop culture works, encourages museum visitors to see how science fiction reflects the times they were written in. The creative process draws in ideas about how we build our world and how we imagine the future – and the artists featured in this exhibit inspire us to find our own vision.

Exhibit will be on view October 12, 2018 - September 15, 2019

 

This special <secret> link is for specially invited guests (and are not Museum members) for this exhibit opening.  If you are Museum member, please log into your account and register for the reception using your member link. 

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