Tag: The Japan Society

“Boro Textiles: Sustainable Aesthetics” at NYC’s Japan Society

This centuries-old craft and its contemporary influence are on show at the learning center

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Designed by NYC-based architecture firm SO-IL, the Japan Society‘s Boro Textiles: Sustainable Aesthetics exhibition introduces audiences to folklorist and cultural anthropologist Chuzaburo Tanaka’s personal collection of vintage Japanese pieces along with contemporary garments by pioneers of Japanese fashion like Rei Kawakubo of Comme des Garçons, Issey Miyake, and Yohji Yamamoto. The presentation bridges the gap between new and old, dually representing anonymous individuals who forged this medium …

The Art Lover’s Guide to Japanese Museums

The first English language guide of its kind to be published in 30 years

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Across 176 full-color pages, author and historian Sophie Richard delivers comprehensive insight on over 50 art museums and galleries throughout Japan in her first book “The Art Lover’s Guide to Japanese Museums.” Filled with practical knowledge, interior and exterior photography, plus insider tips learned directly from museum curators and directors, it makes for an essential travel companion for art enthusiasts touring the nation. The guidebook …