Becoming Your Own Masterpiece

An episode of the API Futures podcast, hosted by Ascend, titled "Becoming Your Own Masterpiece" was published on May 8, 2024 and runs 34 minutes.

May 8, 2024 ·34m · API Futures

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Summary

Culture enthusiast, writer, and author Jeff Yang speaks with artist, expressionist M Chow of HBO’s documentary film aka Mr. Chow and founder of Mr. Chow’s restaurants where famous artists, celebrities, and politicians flocked for upscale real Chinese food. M recounts the tragedies of his life that have shaped who he is today, from his resilience through anti-Chinese racism when he left Shanghai for the UK in the 50's, to his creation of the iconic Mr. Chow brand. Now, at nearly 85 years old, ...

Episode Description

Culture enthusiast, writer, and author Jeff Yang speaks with artist, expressionist M Chow of HBO’s documentary film aka Mr. Chow and founder of Mr. Chow’s restaurants where famous artists, celebrities, and politicians flocked for upscale real Chinese food. M recounts the tragedies of his life that have shaped who he is today, from his resilience through anti-Chinese racism when he left Shanghai for the UK in the 50's, to his creation of the iconic Mr. Chow brand. Now, at nearly 85 years old, M Chow reemerges as an artist – his true passion and calling.