Friday, September 16 — Sunday, December 18
Japan Society
Fiber Futures: Japan’s Textile Pioneers showcases the dynamic field of Japanese fiber art. Organized as a juried show jointly presented by Japan Society and International Textile Network Japan in collaboration with Tama University Art Museum, the works on display range from ethereal silk and hemp to paper pulp and synthetic fiber using methods that are sometimes deeply traditional, but sometimes employ the latest weaving and dyeing technology along with an environmentally conscious “green” ethos. Moving far beyond traditional utility, Japan’s textile pioneers fuse past and present to create innovative, beautiful and sometimes challenging works of art.
Gallery Hours
Tues.-Thurs. 11 AM-6 PM; Fri. 11 AM-9 PM; Sat. & Sun. 11 AM-5 PM; closed Mon. & major holidays.
Docent-led walk-in tours are conducted Tues.-Sun. at 12:30 PM. Japanese Language tours are conducted Friday nights at 6 PM, by appointment. Tours are free with admission and are approximately one hour in duration. To arrange group tours, call (212)715-1224.
Admission
$12; students & seniors $10; Japan Society members & children under 16 free.
Admission is free to all on Friday nights, 6-9 PM.
Please note that the Gallery will not be open to the public the evening of Fri., Oct. 21.