Spring Gallery Exhibition Opening: Kotobuki: Auspicious Celebrations of Japanese Art 

Japan Society is honored to present Kotobuki: Auspicious Celebrations of Japanese Art from New York Private Collections, a vibrant new exhibition celebrating the richness of Japanese artistic traditions. We cordially invite you to join us for the opening reception of this extraordinary showcase, curated by the esteemed Dr. Miyeko Murase, Takeo and Itsuko Atsumi Professor Emerita of Japanese Art History at Columbia University. 

Kotobuki, meaning “celebration,” sets the theme for this joyous exhibition spanning from the 12th to the 21st century that brings together rarely seen masterpieces, including exquisite paintings, calligraphy, surimono, textiles, ceramics, and baskets, from prominent private collections in the New York City area. We invite you to immerse yourself in the beauty and cultural significance of these carefully selected works, joining us in this unique celebration of Japanese art.

This event is FREE for members, but RSVP is required.

Following the exhibition viewing, we are delighted to host a special reception for our guests. This will be an excellent opportunity to engage with fellow art enthusiasts and gain deeper insights into the exhibition. We look forward to an evening of enriching conversations and connections as we come together to celebrate the beauty and significance of Japanese art and culture. 

For more information, please contact: Lorna Lim, [email protected] 

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Image: Nagasawa Rosetsu (1754-1799), White Plum Blossom in the Evening (detail), Edo period (1615–1868), after 1787. Six-panel folding screen; ink and color on paper. Private Collection, New York

Kotobuki: Auspicious Celebrations of Japanese Art from New York Private Collections is supported by the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation and public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.

Japan Society’s 120th anniversary initiatives and related programs are generously supported by Champion Sponsor, MUFG Bank, Ltd.

Japan Society programs are supported by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

Exhibitions and Arts & Culture Lecture Programs are made possible, in part, by Sompo Holdings, Inc.; public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council; the Lila Wallace-Reader’s Digest Endowment Fund; the Mary Griggs Burke Endowment Fund established by the Mary Livingston Griggs and Mary Griggs Burke Foundation; The Masako Mera and Koichi Mera, PhD Fund for Education and the Arts; Yasko Tashiro and Thierry Porté; Peggy and Dick Danziger; Rosemarie Longhi, a gift in memory of Leighton Longhi; Jun Makihara and Megumi Oka; Barbara Bertozzi Castelli; Joan B. Mirviss; Gallery Circle members; and the International Gallery Advisory Committee. Support for Arts & Culture Lecture Programs is provided, in part, by the Sandy Heck Lecture Fund.

Transportation assistance is provided by Japan Airlines, the official Japanese airline sponsor for Japan Society gallery exhibitions.