Since 1978, Alan Kennedy has specialised in Asian art, while living in Europe and the USA. His main areas of interest are Chinese and Japanese costumes, textiles and paintings. His research and writing has resulted in numerous publications and lectures all over the world. Since 2004, he has exhibited in Asia Week New York, and has sold works of art to over 40 museums on four continents. He is a member of the Asian Art Council of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and currently lives in the Los Angeles area.