Luka Yuanyuan Yang's practice addresses themes related to identity, trauma, memory, ethnicity, migration, and mythology. During a year-long research trip across the US in 2018, Yang was captivated by the rich history of migration and adaptation in America's Chinatowns. This exploration of the Chinese diaspora has become the central focus of her most recent short and feature films.

For the High Line, the artist presents a series of short films including Cantonese Tunes on Mott Street (2022), The Lady From Shanghai (2019), and Tales of Chinatown (2019). By following her protagonists on the streets, through their communities, and into their homes, Yang amplifies the voices of those often denied the chance to share their own stories-individuals who have been misinterpreted, forgotten, or silenced.

Daily screenings at 5pm

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