The Zentralarchiv and Museum für Asiatische Kunst (Staatliche Museen zu Berlin) of the Stiftung Preußischer Kulturbesitz and the Freer Research Center at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art are pleased to host our second in-person symposium dedicated to the provenance of Asian art;
Provenance and Asian Art: Sharing Stories, Building Connections
November 11–13, 2026
James-Simon-Gallery (Museumsinsel)
Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Germany
Join an international community of scholars and professionals for a three-day gathering to share new and ongoing research, explore current challenges, and reflect on the evolving state of the field of Asian art provenance research. We invite both early career and established scholars from a range of disciplines to attend, including museum and archive professionals, provenance researchers, collectors, and independent scholars, among others.
This year’s theme, Sharing Stories, Building Connections, highlights the collaborative nature of provenance work. Through panels, workshops, and small group discussions, participants will connect with peers, engage with key research resources, refine methodologies, and consider how provenance histories may be communicated to broader audiences.
The symposium will provide an opportunity to:
- Explore current research and emerging methodologies in provenance and object histories
- Share case studies and institutional perspectives
- Connect with colleagues from museums, universities, and cultural heritage organizations around the world
- Foster new collaborations and strengthen existing professional networks
Whether you are actively engaged in provenance research, collection management, curatorial work, or related fields, your participation would greatly enrich the discussion.
Click here for more information on the program and speakers.
The event is free of charge, but registration is required. You can register here!
For questions, please contact AsiaProvenance@si.edu
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