Dimensions of history and heritage

What does it mean to be an Asian or Pacific Islander? It means reverence for ancestors, custom, and tradition. It means investing in the future, and believing in the rewards of dedicated work today. It is the roaring energy of pride, and the quiet power of humility. Join us in honoring Asian and Pacific Islander voices of change, innovation, and hope.

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Voices of innovation

Music and AI mix to tell a story in Warren Hue's "Too Many Tears"

Close-up portrait of artist Daisuke Okamoto wearing glasses and a blue shirt leaning over a Microsoft Surface device making a digital drawing with a stylus. He is sitting at a studio table with coloured pencils and markers in the background.

With technology, Daisuke Okamoto makes all the world a studio

An endangered indigenous language finds new life with AI

Kitty Yeung sits at a desk in front of a laptop.

Kitty Yeung brings tech-empowered customization to fashion

Protecting our planet

An animation of Kiki and other Southern Resident orcas from j-pod swimming around together, as seen in the Critical Distance HoloLens 2 experience

Critical Distance connects audiences with an underwater world

A photo collage featuring three photos of eco-advocates out in nature: Steph Wear, Zack Parisa, and Bonnie Lei

Telling our tree stories

Seeing the forests for the trees

A man stands in a forest of giant redwoods looking up. Part of the scene features a graphic overlay of white circles and dots.

Pairing forestry with data

Natasha Franck is powering a sustainable future for fashion

Graphic design of a purple background with blue, yellow and orange elements that look like waves, flower petals, stripes and circles on top.

Without limits, we all thrive

For too long, conventional notions of success have been tied to culture or gender. But when we instead measure success based on authentic leadership and meaningful impact, everyone thrives—from businesses to communities to society at large.

Find out how these women and programs are fostering change

Expanding the boundaries of art

National Theatre’s Nubiya Brandon sits on top of a stylized pile of old ephemera including antique clocks, instruments, statues and other household items. This ephemera is all painted white and the background of the image is black except for the area right behind Brandon which is a cloudy pinkish red.

Finding a sense of place in 'Limbo'

A woman dressed in black wears headphones and uses a touchscreen to explore an exhibit on the 3D model of Mont Saint Michel, on display behind arched windows in a room in front of her.

A historical artifact finds new life in mixed reality

Cleveland Museum of Art is using mixed reality to give new life to an ancient tale

An animated view of the lobby inside the Spirit of Being Garage Gallery digital exhibition. In the center, a computer mouse clicks toward a yellow sideways smiley face sculpture by Stuart Semple in separate room and the image slides toward the room for a closer view.

With technology and curiosity, artists explore the “spirit of being”

Immerse yourself in the mind and process of Sol LeWitt

a man gestures to a group in front of a large Renaissance artwork

A digital renaissance is helping global audiences connect with art

The site of Ancient Olympia is recreated in animation through precise digital restoration.

Bringing Ancient Olympia to life with AI

Ancient Olympia: Common Grounds—a new collaboration between the Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports and Microsoft—is harnessing AI to digitally preserve and restore this rich site for future generations by bringing its structures and cultural impact to life like never before.

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Unlocking a competitive edge

A woman holds a Microsoft Surface with tennis dashboard on the screen while talking to another girl.

How athletes bring their best on game day

Athletes are always looking for ways to play their best. Find out how data is becoming the latest-must have for elite athletes, their coaches, and their fans.

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