Gallery
Japan Society Gallery is among the premier institutions in the U.S. for the exhibition of Japanese art. Extending in scope from prehistory to the present, the Gallery’s exhibitions since 1971 have covered topics as diverse as classical Buddhist sculpture and calligraphy, contemporary photography and ceramics, samurai swords, export porcelain, and masterpieces of painting from the thirteenth to the twenty-first century. Each exhibition, with its related catalogue and public programs, is a unique cultural event that illuminates familiar and unfamiliar fields of art.Current Exhibition
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Exhibition
When Practice Becomes Form: Carpentry Tools from Japan
Thursday, March 11 — Sunday, July 11
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Other Programs
En/trance
A series of year-long art projects aimed at bringing visual art and interactive experiences into the institution's public spaces.
Japanese Textiles: New Perspectives
Elizabeth Wilson, co-founder and owner of Asiatica, in discussion with Thomas Murray, author of the recently published Textiles of Japan. Moderated by Dr. Monika Bincsik of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.Past Exhibitions
Exhibition
From Here to There
Thursday, September 24 — Thursday, January 21See a full list of past exhibitions at Japan Society.
Private Virtual Tour
Private Virtual Tour
Take an immersive, multimedia tour of the exhibition led by a Japan Society docent. Two weeks advance request recommended.
Spotlight Series
Spotlight Series
Spotlight is a new online series that highlights artists and their practices through featured studio tours, live demos, Q&As, and more, exclusively for Japan Society members.
Catalogues
 A complimentary downloadable digital catalogue with full color images, and commissioned drawings and design by artist Nathan Antolik. Download the digital catalogue View All Japan Society Catalogues |
Visitor Information
| Gallery Hours: Thursday—Sunday, 11 AM—5 PM, with timed tickets Closed Monday—Wednesday and on major holidays. Timed Tickets: $12/$10 students and seniors Free Admission from March 11—March 28, courtesy of the Takenaka Corporation - first come, first serve, with advance timed ticket reservations Free Admission always for members, patrons with disabilities and an accompanying Personal Care Assistant |
Private Virtual Tours: Upon request Take an immersive, multimedia tour of the exhibition led by a Japan Society docent. Two weeks advance request recommended. Pricing: flat rate (up to 40 people) for adults ($150); University students and seniors ($100) Student Group Tours: K-12 school groups can schedule virtual gallery tours for an interactive art experience led by trained museum educators, who incorporate close-looking, personal connections, inquiry, and related activities for K-12 students. Two weeks advance request recommended. |
Become a Docent
Volunteer docents attend four training programs per year on Japanese art topics related to our gallery exhibitions, and commit to leading a minimum of two tours per month. If you are interested in volunteering at the Gallery, please email gallery@japansociety.org.Exhibitions and Arts & Culture Lecture Programs at Japan Society are made possible, in part, by 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, Masako H. Shinn, Raphael and Jane Bernstein, Friends of the Gallery, and an anonymous donor. Support for Arts & Culture Lecture Programs is provided, in part, by the Sandy Heck Lecture Fund. Transportation assistance is provided by Japan Airlines, the exclusive Japanese airline sponsor of Gallery.
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