A detail of a Japanese Woodcut in the “Ukiyo-e to Shin Hanga: Japanese Woodcuts from the Syracuse University Art Collection” exhibition currently at Foosaner Art Museum. By PAM HARBAUGh The Foosaner Art Museum lets visitors explore an ancient tradition in art with the exhibition, “Ukiyo-e to Shin Hanga: Japanese Woodcuts from...
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Uncommon Threads Symposium to explore Japanese design
Detail:Tanabe Chikuunsai III, Squares and Circles, 2005. Bamboo (yadake), rattan, lacquer. Photo © Forrest Cavale. By PAM HARBAUGH One of the fascinating offerings connected to the Ruth Funk Center for Textile Arts is the annual “Uncommon Threads” symposium. It’s stunning to think that the program is 10 years old already. Always...
‘Modern Twist: Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Art’ at Ruth Funk Center
Detail: Uematsu Chikuyu, “Sound of Wind,” 1991. Bamboo (madake), rattan, lacquer. Photo © Susan Einstein. By PAM HARBAUGH The Ruth Funk Center for Textile Arts has scored a coup: It is the only Florida stop for the nationally touring exhibition, “Modern Twist: Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Art.” The exhibit was curated by...