299 Dave Young Kim — Asian Mythology, Immigrant Narratives, and Curating Contemporary Art in Los Angeles
From What’s My Thesis? by Javier Proenza
June 2, 2026 · 1h 6m · Episode 299
About this episode
Dave Young Kim discusses curating a contemporary exhibition at the USC Pacific Asia Museum, exploring Asian mythology, immigrant narratives, and the realities of sustaining an art practice in Los Angeles.
People in this episode
Host: Javier Proenza
Guest: Dave Young Kim
Topics covered
- Asian mythology
- immigrant narratives
- contemporary art
- curating
- art practice
Keywords
- Asian mythology
- immigrant narratives
- contemporary art
- curating
- Los Angeles
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: USC Pacific Asia Museum
Places: Los Angeles
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