Asia Week New York Online webinar, Tuesday, September 13

Sherman Lee, the renowned Asian art expert, had an enormous impact on the field of Asian art. His most significant role was as director of the Cleveland Museum of Art, where he was instrumental in assembling one of the foremost Asian art collections in the US and turned the museum into a major destination. In addition, his legendary connoisseurship and brilliant eye made him a sought-after adviser to collectors, among them John D. Rockefeller 3rd for his collection of Asian art, bequeathed to Asia Society.

Four panelists will discuss and give presentations about different facets of Lee’s life and career. These include his approach to collecting Asian art, a personal perspective from his daughter, further insights on his influence in the field from a fellow Asian art scholar and friend of many years, and his role as advisor and benefactor to the Ackland Museum.

Separating Sheep from Goats: Sherman E. Lee and Collecting Asian Art
Noelle Giuffrida, Curator of Asian Art, David Owsley Museum of Art and Professor of Art History, Ball State University

Sherman Lee: Reflections of a Daughter
Katharine Lee Reid, Retired Director, Cleveland Museum of Art

Sherman Lee: A Man for All Seasons
Mary Ann Rogers, Co-founder & Director, Kaikodo

Sage in the Bamboo Grove: Sherman E. Lee and the Ackland Art Museum
Peter Nisbet, Deputy Director for Curatorial Affairs, Ackland Art Museum

Moderator: Dessa Goddard
Vice President, US Head, Asian Art Group, Senior Specialist, Chinese Art, Senior Specialist, Japanese Art, Head of Business Strategy, Global Chinese Paintings, Senior Management Team, Bonhams
Chairman, Asia Week New York