Monday, April 18 to Saturday, August 06, 2016 09am to 05:30pm
The Newark Public Library
05 Washington Street, Newark, NJ
The Newark Public Library will open an exhibit of Japanese prints and ehon (woodblock printed illustrated books) from its Special Collections Division. The impressive sampling of kachō-ga (“pictures of birds and flowers”) will range from the early 19th century to the present and will be on display in the second floor gallery of the Main Library. Beautiful works by Hiroshige, Koson, Utamaro, Bairei, Yoshida, and many others will be included and will demonstrate the range and richness of kachō-ga. The exhibit and related programming aim to explain Japanese printmaking traditions, to expose and promote the library’s exceptional collection, and to develop interest in Japanese art and culture. The show coincides with the celebrated Cherry Blossom Festival at Branch Brook Park and the 350th Anniversary of the City of Newark.
An opening reception will take place on Thursday, April 21, from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. and will feature a guided talk by curator Nadine Sergejeff at 6:30pm. “This is a wonderful time to showcase a sampling of our kachō-ga prints,” according to Sergejeff. “There are hundreds of Japanese prints in the collection and the works on display represent both historic and contemporary examples of the Japanese printmaking tradition. I am hopeful that visitors will acquire a greater understanding of mokuhanga (woodblock printing) and recognize the types of treasures held by the Newark Public Library.”
For more information and to RSVP to the opening reception and any of the workshops, please call 973.733.7793 or visit http://www.japanculture-nyc.com