12/15/17 Japan Society Michael Chagnon talk

Friday, December 15, 2017 - 4:00pm

Scenes of European Ways of Life (detail), Japan, Momoyama period, 16th century, pair of six-panel folding screens; ink, color, and gold leaf on paper, Collection of MOA Museum of Art

Exhibition Tour

Japan Society

333 East 47th Street

New York, NY 10017

Guided tour by Dr. Michael Chagnon, Curator of Exhibition Interpretation, of the special exhibition, Hiroshi Sugimoto: Gates of Paradise, an exploration of cross-cultural interactions between Japan and the West in the 16th century (referring to the famous Tensho Embassy of 1582-90), including Important Cultural Properties from Japan and the world premiere of Sugimoto's "Gates of Paradise" series, on view in two rotations at Japan Society from October 20, 2017 to January 7, 2018.

Reservations are required. Space is limited to 25.

Fee: $ 10

If you would like to attend, please register by clicking the Register Now button below and fill out the registration form.

Please contact Cheryl Gall, membership coordinator, via email: jasa@japaneseartsoc.org or phone: 781-862-8558 with any questions.