Although Aehee Kang Asano's parents came from North and South Korea, Aehee was born in Yokohama, Japan, where she grew up. At age 15 she started her career as a poet, writer, and underground art critic. In 2007, she moved to Brooklyn, New York where she found a way to visualize her poetry and became interested in documentary photography. Her works have been internationally published in publications such as The Village Voice, Brooklyn Rail and 81 Lab, among others. In addition, her photographs have been exhibited in The Ise Gallery, The Center of Fine Art Photography, and The Islip Museum. Currently she is working on her first book of collected poems, a novel, and is also working on a documentary project of Artists in New York.
Aehee Kang Asano — Author
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The People Watch Project: A Photo Essay
An inside look into the The People Watch Project, which took place on three consecutive days, from June 21 to June 23, in three different locations across the city.
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Dear Nameless Travelers: A Photo Story
Matsuo Basho once said in his poem “Oku no Hosomichi” that, “Days and months are travelers of eternity. So are the years that pass by. Those who steer a boat across the sea, or...
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Coney Island: New Direction
Coney Island is one of the most significant historical sites in Brooklyn, New York that countless people have visited over the decades, including immigrants, working class heroes; young gang stars, and artists. They...
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New York Underground Fashion Scene Pt. 1
Behind the scenes of Williamsburg’s Fashion Weekend at the Glasslands Gallery.
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A View into the Urban Wash Dance Company
Various performances, such as Unbearable and Exodus 911, of the Urban Wash Dance Company at the Secret Theatre in Long Island City.
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The Moment of Being
A photo essay on the cultural diversity of Queens, New York.
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A New Modern Dance Era in New York Pt.1
Dance photo feature covering the different dance styles of The Rover, 60×60 Dance, and West Fest.