This is a painting titled "Flowers of the Season" painted by an unknown artist from 19th century Japan. It shows white and yellow daisies and white chrysanthemums.
Japan, Asia Flowers of the Season, 19th century, Ink and color on silk Bequest of Louis W. Hill, Jr., 96.146.18

Virtual Self-Care Package

Send this digital care package to someone in need of support, inspiration, healing, or creativity. Co-curated with members of the local Asian American Pacific Islander community, this virtual care package includes poetry by Bao Phi, a short film by Xialou Wang, a movement workshop by Kealoha Ferreira, a playlist by DJ Chamun, a recipe by shui project, and a zine by the SEAD Project.
Generous support for this program is provided by the Gale Family Endowment.

Care Package Artists

Bao Phi

Bao shares a reading of his poem, “Future Letter to Daughter Apologizing for When I Caved to Her Request and Brought Her to Barbie’s Dream House at the Mall of America.”

Chamindika Wanduragala

DJ Chamun shares eclectic playlists guaranteed to lift your spirits!

Kealoha Ferreira

Kealoha offers a seated mobility series, gentle movement for the torso and spine to soften the heart and expand breath, that is connected to a Hawaiian proverb.

Kenji Yee

Kenji offers a recipe for Singapore noodles, his first social distancing takeout special.

Xiaolu Wang

Xiaolu shares a short film, Dumpling, to reflect the struggle to belong.

The Southeast Asian Diaspora Project (SEAD)

SEAD Project offers two zines on self-care and healing.

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Japan, Asia Flowers of the Season, 19th century, Ink and color on silk Bequest of Louis W. Hill, Jr., 96.146.18