JASA: 10/14/16 Scholten Gallery Event 

Scholten Japanese Art

145 West 58th Street, Suite 6D

Between 6th and 7th Aves

New York, NY 

     Katherine Martin will host a special private viewing of the Scholten Japanese Art Gallery's exhibition of kabuki prints.  There will be a gallery chat and private reception for JASA members on Friday, October 14th from 4:00-6:00 pm.

     The exhibition focuses on ukiyo-e woodblock prints portraying popular kabuki actors in lavish costumes on stage as well as relaxing off stage. While kabuki-related subjects had significant visual influence on the West, the highly stylized nature of the theater and the complexity of much of the related imagery have created a barrier (both in language and in visual cues) to understanding the underlying meaning of many compositions. In addition to identifying the actors, their roles and the plays, the exhibition uncovers hidden meanings and explores aspects of kabuki that are often overlooked or underappreciated in the West.