May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month—a tradition in celebrating the generations of Asian and Pacific Islanders who have undeniably enriched American history and culture. This month, it's our intention to shine a brighter light on the incredible AANHPI artists who elevate our region and store with beautiful, compelling work. Be sure to take some time to peruse the titles we've curated in honor of AANHPI Heritage Month and take a closer look at work by local AANHPI artists on your next visit. These pieces include striking prints by kwonny; unique jewelry and accessories by Anna Dong, Shayna Esteban, Chunks, and Hemleva; fun objects for the home by Strange Magic, Christiana Hedlund, and Studio Tenjung; and gorgeous clay and concrete works by Nhi Vo and Lindamakess.
Our collection of art and homewares would be far less textured, colorful, and dynamic without these talented makers. Here’s a few one-of-a-kind pieces and book titles to look for on your next trip to the Museum Store.
by Yoko Ono
Originally published in a limited batch of five hundred copies in Tokyo in 1964, Grapefruit is Yoko Ono’s whimsical and subversive collection of instructions, drawings, and artistic records from the early 1960s. With an emphasis on process over material form, Grapefruit is a poetic collection of instructions that will inspire artists across mediums to create or think deeper with guidance from Ono’s many abstract prompts and scores. This book is teeming with artistic contemplation, dreaminess, performance, and play.
VO is a modern ceramic project from Seattle-based artist Nhi Vo. The line is inspired by fashion, architecture, and archaeology. From spiky, punky planters to realistic ceramic banh mi sandwiches, to minimalist architectural platters, Nhi does a bit of everything. Each piece is handmade and uniquely lovely. We’re particularly fond of Nhi’s colorful cake vases with piped icing detail, her large and small volute vases, and her showstopping palladium vase—a truly one-of-a-kind vessel for your home.
Chunks is Tiffany Ju’s fun and joyful hair accessory line, featuring pieces that are intended for everyday wear and allow for your truest self-expression. What started as a small operation out of Tiffany’s basement back in 2019 has grown into a worldwide phenomenon. Chunks are everywhere, and new shapes and styles are dropping all the time. Made primarily from cellulose acetate, a plant-based bioplastic, and proudly and responsibly crafted in Jinhua, China, Chunks is very transparent about their sustainable practices and desire to rewrite the narrative about products made overseas. We love how Chunks accessories brighten up the Store with their fun and colorful styles.
Aperture magazine's "Being & Becoming: Asian in America" is a fearless, visually arresting issue that redefines what it means to belong. With vibrant maximalist and editorial photoshoots highlighting provocative works by artists like Jarod Lew, Toyo Miyatake, and Stephanie Syjuco—recently featured at the Frye—this edition unpacks identity, resistance, and representation with unapologetic clarity. It’s not just a magazine; it’s a rich cultural archive, and a bold whimsical fantasy.
From books to vases and everything in between, come by the Store soon to shop for incredible pieces by and featuring AANHPI artists.