The Museum of Asian Art is an art museum in Sarasota, Florida. It presents a whole new different way of appreciating Asian history and the arts.

The Museum of Asian Art basically tells of the first encounters of the East and West. It showcases the earliest photographs taken of the area, taken just after the invention of photography in 1839. The photographs and exhibits tend to catalogue cultures, landscapes, and peoples that were changed by the ongoing development and modernization.

Aside from focusing on the photo subjects, the Museum of Asian Art also directs the limelight to those who have taken the great effort in taking the photos. The museum also pays homage to the artists’ creativity and dedication to the craft.