WCLC Reception at The Asian Art Museum

The Asian Art Museum reopened in Spring 2003 at its new home in the Civic Center. Formerly the San Francisco public library, the Asian Art Museum is one of our finest jewels in the City!

The building has been graciously restored to its original 1917 grandeur, designed by internationally renowned Italian architect Gae Aulenti (Musée d’Orsay, Paris; Palazzo Grassi, Venice; Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya, Barcelona).

Asian Art Museum

The reception this evening was held in the gracious Grand Hall and adjoining loggia, which retains the grandeur of the original Beaux Art style.  Guests wandered to the upstairs galleries to view the museum’s superb collections.

Asian Art Museum

Asian Art Museum

Asian Art Museum

Asian Art Museum

Guests enjoyed premium Sake tastings and a sumptuous array of passed and displayed hors d’oeuvres as well as delicious food stations.

Constance Adamopoulos

Asian Art Museum

Asian Art Museum

A myriad of artists, performers and musicians from the many Asian cultures amaze and entertain during the feast.  Guests were treated to  performances of a Japanese Koto and Flute duo, and Harpists and Wind Instrumentalists.

Asian Art Museum

Asian Art Museum

Asian Art Museum