Xyza Cruz Bacani: Artist in Service

Do artists have a responsibility to serve as a force for social change? Asia Society hosts an intimate conversation with Xyza Cruz Bacani, a Magnum Foundation Photography and Social Justice Fellow and Filipina interdisciplinary artist, about the circuitous journey she has taken to becoming a widely acclaimed photographer and her commitment to using art in the service of greater societal good. Having worked as a second-generation domestic worker in Hong Kong for almost a decade, Xyza is passionate about amplifying the voices of the marginalized communities and advocating for their rights, raising awareness about under-reported stories, and promoting arts-based initiatives and collaborations to catalyze social change.