The Superlative Artistry of Japan

PART I: MAY 17 - JUN 9, 2023
PART II: JUN 16 - JUL 12, 2023
9 AM to 5 PM

Japan Information & Culture Center
1150 18th Street NW, Suite 100
Washington, DC 20036

No RSVP required | free admission

What is "Superlative Artistry?"

Superlative Artistry refers to a creative skill or ability of the highest quality or degree. Through this exhibition we intend to introduce Japan's creative culture that honors craftsmanship and devotion towards the production processes. This traveling exhibition has compiled over 30 works that each place great emphasis on highly skilled techniques, ingenious expressions and concepts, and a high level of perfection.

We hope that through this exhibition, our guests can experience Japan’s creative culture and monozukuri (literally translated to “the making of things”) spirit through this theme of Superlative Artistry. Starting with craft works from the Meiji era (1868-1912), this exhibition features items across a wide range of genres, including contemporary art, craft works, food samples, and shokugan (small toys sold with candy).

Join us at the Japan Information & Culture Center for a celebration of the Japanese spirit of monozukuri through this two-part encounter with Superlative Artistry.