The following classes are cancelled as of May 15, 2013. Acclaimed textile artist Setsuko Hayashi is back by popular demand at Pacific Asia Museum in Pasadena in June. Over three consecutive Sundays, students will create projects using three distinctive dyeing techniques: Japanese shibori, Indonesian batik and stenciling. Classes will be held on Sundays, 3...
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Takashi Tomo-oka, “Lotus 3″ 2011, Digital photograph printed on washi and mounted on scroll, Courtesy of Ippodo Gallery. © Takashi Tomo-oka Pacific Asia Museum, 46 North Los Robles Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101 www.pacificasiamuseum.org Takashi Tomo-Oka April 19 through July 28, 2013 Focus Gallery Takashi Tomo-oka features six scroll-mounted photographic works that combine...
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Pacific Asia Museum in Pasadena presents the new exhibition Focus on the Subject: The Art of the Harari Collection from April 5, 2013 to March 30, 2014 in the Frank and Toshie Mosher Gallery of Japanese Art. The exhibition includes a full object rotation in October 2013 to accommodate a greater number of...
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Pacific Asia Museum in Pasadena The Garden in Asia November 23, 2012 to November 17, 2013 Changing Exhibition Galleries The Garden in Asia features objects from across Asia that demonstrate the role of the garden as a source of inspiration throughout the centuries. The exhibition includes paintings, prints, lacquerware, sculpture and textiles...
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Acclaimed textile artist Setsuko Hayashi is back by popular demand at Pacific Asia Museum in Pasadena in April and June. Over three consecutive Sundays, students will create projects using three distinctive dyeing techniques: Japanese shibori, Indonesian batik and stenciling. Classes will be held on Sundays, 3 pm to 5:30 pm. Series One: April 7,...
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In Pacific Asia Museum in Pasadena, “Kimono in the 20th Century” exhibition will close Sunday, March 10. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how modern design influenced this traditional garment in the mid-20th century. Make the most of your final visit to the exhibition with these resources: This Sunday, March 3 at 2 pm,...
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Invitation to World Literature is a multimedia series introducing drama, epic poetry, and novels from many times and cultures. Thirteen half-hour videos form the centerpiece of the project, and feature a mix of writers, scholars, artists, and performers with personal connections to world literature. The Tale of Genji is included in this series. All...
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Master artist Setsuko Hayashi will demonstrate the classic yuzen and shibori dyeing techniques at Pacific Asia Museum on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2 – 3 pm. The demo will be conducted in Japanese and English. Free with museum admission. Yuzen and shibori are featured in the fabrics of Kimono in the 20th Century exhibition. Right...
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Masterpieces of Tsukioka Yoshitoshi Changing Exhibition Gallery May 18 through August 12, 2012 Pacific Asia Museum, 46 North Los Robles Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101 Museum Hours: Wednesday through Sunday, 10 am to 6 pm www.pacificasiamuseum.org Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839-1892) has come to be regarded as one of the most important Japanese printmakers of the late...
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Japanese folk and fusion ensemble Minyo Station will be performing at Pacific Asia Museum in Pasadena on Friday, July 20, for Fusion Friday program. Pacific Asia Museum 46 North Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101 http://www.pacificasiamuseum.org/ Friday, July 20 Show time: 8:30 – 9 pm & 9:30 – 10 pm Minyo Station...
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Pacific Asia Museum, 46 North Los Robles Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101 www.pacificasiamueum.org Demonstration: Yuzen and Shibori Dyeing Sunday, May 20, 2:00 pm Master textile artist Setsuko Hayashi demonstrates the classic yuzen and shibori dyeing techniques as featured in the fabrics of ongoing Kimono in the 20th Century exhibition at Pacific Asia Museum. Her lecture...
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Pacific Asia Museum presents an innovative afternoon of Japanese cultural arts performance conceived and produced by Linda Galloway, Ph.D. on Sunday, Feb 26, from 2 -3 pm. Free for Pacific Asia Museum members, included with admission for non-members. For REVP, call the museum store at (626) 449-2742 ext 20. The program includes contemporary poetry,...
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