"This work shows a wealthy Edo period merchant family in an everyday scene. The son – a wakashu- has just caused a bit of a stir by letting a mouse out of a cage, which two cats are now playing with. His family reacts – one sister appears to be hiding her laughter, while the other sister tattles, and the father and mother try to restore order." - Anna, Program Associate, Talks+ #StaffPickSaturday
“I’m intrigued by this ukiyo-e print because it has a cinematic feel. The lattice divides the image into two separate spaces, yet the interactions between all five figures are apparent. A prostitute in a brothel leans out the lattice window to solicit a samurai on the street, who covers his head with a coat to obscure his identity. The sound of shamisen fills the air, his solicitation catches the attention of three passersby. The seductive gaze from a woman and the imaginative music in the background trigger our imagination.”- Lin, Gallery Intern, Japan Society #StaffPickSaturday
A special thanks to our many supporters who attended our 2016 Annual Japan Society Gallery Benefit Auction. We hope you enjoy the amazing artworks by established and emerging artists you've added to your collection!
An interview with #SimonStarling about his latest project Japan Society #AtTwilight (After W.B. Yeats' Noh Reincarnation).
Simon Starling: At Twilight (After W.B. Yeats' Noh Reincarnation)
Simon Starling: At Twilight (After W.B. Yeats' Noh Reincarnation)
Oct. 14, 2016—Jan. 15, 2017