Asia Society

The Asia Society was established in 1956 by John D. Rockefeller the Third to bridge the gap in understanding between the United States and the nations of Asia. At a time when geopolitical shifts in the post-World War II era were changing the global landscape, Rockefeller envisioned a nonpartisan organization that would use education, policy dialogue, and cultural exchange to foster deeper, more meaningful connections. He believed that art was a fundamental tool for this process, leading him to build a personal collection of masterpieces that eventually became the foundation for the institution.