Beyond Myth: Embracing the “Asura Marga” for Modern Living
In the midst of the chaos prevailing in our time, the Asura Marga – the Asura way of living – emerges as a guiding light, illuminating a path for individuals to lead bold and purposeful lives.
Life in Edo Japan: Beyond Pictures of the Floating World
The “In Praise of Humanity” exhibition at the Tokugawa Art Museum shifts viewers’ focus from conventional themes of geisha, courtesans, and Kabuki players, bringing to light the myraid of narratives woven into people’s everyday lives in Edo japan.
Discover Edo Art Through “Edo Painting A to Z”
Step into the Edo period this winter with the exhibition “Edo Paintings A to Z,” dedicated to a fascinating array of masterpieces from Japan’s golden era. Whether you’re a connoisseur or a first-timer, discover the timeless beauty brushed by masters who shaped Japan as know it.
Maeda’s Cultural Alchemy: Crafting Kaga Heritage in the Edo Period
This fall, the city of Kanazawa invites us to explore the profound influence that culture has in shaping the status and identity of a region in a special exhibition, “The Imperial Household and Ishikawa: Brilliance of Elegant Beauty.”
Shosoin: A Millennial Treasure Trove for Culture Aficionados
This autumn, I find myself in Japan, a season that nourishes arts and culture enthusiasts with numerous blockbuster exhibitions throughout the country. Join me as the nation marks the 75th occurrence of Shosoin Treasures exhibition, exploring the must-see highlights of the year.
When Little Rituals Have Big Meanings
A recent exhibition at the National Palace Museum in Taipei shed light on how ritualistic practices could possibly move our life forward in this every-changing, disrupted world.
Look Who’s Playing Hide and Seek in Paintings from the National Palace Museum Collection!
Exhibition Hide-and-Seek Insects bears the fruit of a collaboration between art historians and entomologists - a crossover of art and natural science.
“Unearthing Light” With Miner Painter Hung Jui-Lin
A retrospective exhibition on Taiwanese artist Hung Jui-Lin, also referred to as the "miner painter", opened at the Taipei Fine Arts Museum.
Exploring the Polished “Facets of Authority” at the National Palace Museum
If you were an emperor or empress, how would you like the court painter to express your power and authority?