Join Sai Clayton for this workshop and delve into the prevalence of kawaii, or cuteness, in Japanese art and culture. Participants will begin by exploring the origins of cuteness in Japanese artwork, tracing kawaii’s influence on modern-day icons like Pokémon and Sanrio characters as well as Japanese contemporary artists like Yoshitomo Nara and Takashi Murakami. Read More

Presented by Jess Pouncy  Join Jess Pouncy for this kawaii (cute) family workshop inspired by Journey through Japan: Myths to Manga. Born from Japan’s vibrant manga and anime culture of the 1970s, the kawaii aesthetic blossomed into a global sensation by the 1990s, inspiring an explosion of colorful accessories, fashion, and playful designs. Read More

Presented by Rima Day  $60 members; $75 not-yet-members (gallery admission, and parking validation included) Ages 18+ only; space is limited; all skill levels are welcome.  Join the Frist Art Museum and artist Rima Day for this workshop inspired by Journey through Japan: Myths to Manga. Explore suminagashi, a traditional Japanese marbling… Read More

Join the Frist Art Museum and Adriana Larios to create two-dimensional collaged robots in this family workshop inspired by Journey through Japan: Myths to Manga. Read More

Join the Frist Art Museum and Hideko Shimizu for this workshop inspired by Journey through Japan: Myths to Manga. Participants will be introduced to ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arrangement, which embodies a profound philosophy rooted in the concepts of balance and harmony. This philosophy is influenced by various sources, including the Chinese principle of yin and yang, Japanese cultural aesthetics like those of Zen Buddhism, and the concept of wabi-sabi—acceptance of imperfection and impermanence in beauty. Participants will learn Japanese flower arrangement techniques through a hands-on lesson, which includes an ikebana kit to take home and continue creating beautiful flower arrangements. Read More