Chiharu Shiota May 17–June 16, 2012 Haunch of Venison 550 West 21st Street New York, NY 10011 212.259.0000 www.haunchofvenison.com Haunch of Venison is pleased to present a solo exhibition by Japanese performance and installation artist Chiharu Shiota from May 17th through June 16th, with a reception for the artist on May 17th from 6 to […]
Colored Woodcuts From 19th Century Japan at the Benton Museum of Art
Storrs, CT.- The Benton Museum of Art at the University of Connecticut is currently showing “The Colored Woodcut in 19th-Century Japan: Edo and Osaka” until August 7th. The colored woodcut was ubiquitous in 19th-century Japan, and for Europeans a s…
The National Museum of Modern Art in Tokyo Honors Taro Okamoto on the 100th Anniversary of His Birth
Tokyo.- The National Museum of Modern Art in Tokyo presents an exhibition of works by Taro Okamoto on the 100th anniversary of his birth until May 8th 2011. Taro Okamoto (1911-1996) is probably one of the most well-known artists in Japan during the…
Awards Announced at Sculpture by the Sea Bondi 2010 Opening Night Party
BONDI.- Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi announced the award winners for the exhibition on Friday 29 October at the opening party held at the Swiss Grand, Bondi Beach. The Sydney Water and Environment Prize of $10,000 was awarded to Japanese artist Kaoru M…
Tabaimo to Represent Japan at the Biennale di Venezia 2011
NEW YORK, NY.- James Cohan Gallery announced that Japanese video artist Tabaimo has been selected to represent Japan at next year’s 54th Biennale di Venezia. Known for her hand-drawn animations inspired by the aesthetics of ukiyo-e wood-block prin…