NYAB Event - “Japonism In Contemporary Art” Exhibition

“Japonism In Contemporary Art” Exhibition

The Nippon Gallery

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This exhibition of artwork inspired by Japanese culture consists of works by contemporary artists. Among these are world-renowned artists with works in the Guggenheim Museum or MoMA’s collection, or who have been invited to the Venice Biennale. Participating artists are from a variety of countries; there are three Japanese, three Slovenians, eight Americans, four Germans, two French, one British, one Polish, one Korean, and one Panamanian (of which two Americans and one French will be performing at the show). There are three categories of artists: 1) artists who have already produced works related to Japan; 2) artists who have been interested in and connected to Japan and have produced works related to Japan for the first time for this show; and 3) Japanese artists who have lived in the US for years and can see Japanese culture from a different point of view.

Japanese artwork has had a great influence on western artists. It is well known that artists such as Van Gogh, Monet, and Toulouse-Lautrec acquired new ways of expression through their study of Japanese art, culminating in the development of a new style of art, Japonisme ( or “Japonism” in English).

The art world in the U.S. is no exception. There are many examples of American artists who took a hint from Japanese Ukiyo-e (wood block prints). Architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s masterpieces of design were deeply influenced by Japanese styles. And in recent decades, Japanese cartoons (Anime), comics (Manga) and Cute (Kawaii) culture have been well received by audiences from around the world. Visitors will witness many of these and more in the exhibition.

Media

• Painting
• Drawing
• Photography

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