Abstract

Asian Americans have been historically marginalized and underrepresented in U.S. history and education due to stereotypes and the essentialization of diverse ethnicities and cultures. This article explores the exclusion of Asian American arts and artists through the lens of Asian Critical theory. The near invisibility and misunderstanding of Asian American arts have impacted art education, which remains centered on Whiteness and Euro-Western perspectives. To disrupt the status quo, more artists and art educators are striving to enhance the representation of Asian American arts and address the racism against Asian and Asian American communities. The article suggests two pedagogical approaches: (a) designing an inclusive curriculum incorporating diverse representations of Asian American artists; and (b) creating spaces for students to engage in counterstorytelling. It concludes by urging art educators to incorporate Asian American arts and experiences and foster critical discussions on racism against Asian Americans in the U.S. in their teaching and research.

Keywords: Asian Americans, Asian Art, Marginalization, Asian critical race theory, stereotypes, racism, counter-storytelling

How to Cite:

Kim, E., (2024) “Omissions and Marginalization: Asian American Representation in Art History and Education”, Journal of Cultural Research in Art Education 41(1), 101-119. doi: https://doi.org/10.2458/jcrae.5853