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July 23, 2008
| Time: | July 13-Aug. 24, All day event |
| Description: | The Blanton Museum of Art presents "Exquisite Visions of Japan: Prints from the James A. Michener Collection of the Honolulu Academy of Arts."
The exhibition is on view June 29-Aug. 24 at the Blanton.
Michener assembled one of the finest collections of Japanese woodblock prints in the country. The distinguished writer began his collection in the 1950's and published "The Floating World" in 1954, one of the first book-length studies of Japanese prints published in English. Much like his longstanding connection to the Blanton Museum, and his donation of 20th century masterworks to its collection, Michener found the Honolulu Academy an ally in the study and advancement of another of his interests, Japanese prints.
In 1988 and 1991, he donated his extensive collection to the Academy. Featuring some of the most beloved and familiar ukiyo-e (images of the floating world) prints, this exhibition of 50 works bring this quintessential Japanese tradition into the 20th century. |
| Location: | Blanton Museum of Art (BMA) |
| URL: | More about this event... |
| Contact: | Leslie Lyon | 512-475-7033 |
| Sponsor: | Blanton Museum of Art |
| Admission: | Included with museum admission |
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