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In conjunction with New York ・ Asia ・ Week 2024, Oriental ・ Treasures ・ Box and Orientations ・ Gallery are pleased to present "Meiji Aesthetics ： Influences from Edo to the Present" at the Japan Gallery. This is the 11th year of this exhibition. Now in its 11th year, this exhibition presents a new perspective on the 40 years of the Meiji Era （ 1868-1912 ）, when Japan began its journey toward becoming a modern nation, and presents a selection of Japanese craft works.

This exhibition will feature exquisite works by Imperial Household Artists and Living National Treasures. Cloisonne ware, metalwork, ceramics, lacquerware, paintings, basketwork, sculpture, and sumptuous textiles embody the aesthetic sensibility of the Meiji era. Despite the waves of modernization, these works, which inherited traditional techniques and pursued innovative expressions, vividly reflect the spirit of the Meiji era. A silver vase with gold inlay, a small box with gold inlay by Komai, a Satsuma porcelain plate with an inscription "Midoriyama" in homage to Hiroshige, a gold inlaid yellow willow netsuke, a Satsuma porcelain vase by Kinmitsuyama, a small box with makie lacquer inscription "Rodo", and a tray with inlay by Seki are some of the pieces that embody the techniques and aesthetic sense of the Meiji era. These innovative works, which incorporate Western culture while inheriting tradition, vividly reflect the spirit of the Meiji Era. Also on display is a lacquer box with insects by Okada Shiho, produced in 2022 (v1165) and 2022 (v1265), showing the succession and development of Japanese craft techniques from the Meiji period to the present. Works selected for the "Meiji Modern" traveling art exhibition will also be on display. Don't miss this rare opportunity to explore the lasting influence of the Meiji aesthetic from the Edo period to the present day.

The highlight of Asia ・ Week, Lecture Two (March 18, （ Monday ） 3:00 pm ～ \cHB2}) will feature Hollis ・ Godard, Curator Emeritus of Japanese Art, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, on "The Meiji Aesthetic". The exhibition will delve into the rapid changes in Japanese lifestyles during the Meiji period and their impact on art and aesthetics. As the display of crafts and paintings at international expositions generated funds for national and military construction, government officials and artists also engaged in lively discussions about the modernization of Japanese art. This lecture will provide an overview of the artistic transition throughout the Meiji period and guide you into the fascinating world of Meiji art. Admission free.

Organized by ： Oriental ・ Treasure ・ Box&Orientations ・ Gallery