Bangkok--28 Sep--Japan Foundation
Japanese dolls: Beautiful pieces of art that display exquisite craftsmanship and the unique cultural heritage of Japan
“Dolls” have been a part of everyday life in Japan since ancient times. Apart from being examples of the high level of craftsmanship needed to produce such beautifully elaborate artifacts, these dolls also play a distinct role in Japanese culture at, for example, the Doll Festival and the Boys Festival. Japanese dolls can be categorized in many ways according to the techniques and material used to create them, as well as the themes and shapes of the dolls.
This exhibition will display 70 Japanese dolls according to different themes. For example, dolls used in the Doll Festival or Hina Matsuri, warrior dolls from the Boys’ Festival, dolls depicting characters from traditional Japanese performing arts like Noh, Bunraku and Kabuki, Hakata dolls or clay dolls, Kimekomi dolls or wooden dolls dressed in kimonos, dolls made by modern craftsmen, and Kokeshi dolls with their unique character.
“The Dolls of Japan” exhibition will be held from October 2011 to early 2012 in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Nakhon Si Thammarat and Phayao. The exhibition is organized by the Japan Foundation, Crystal Design Center, Chiang Mai University Art Center, Muang Khon Contemporary Art Gallery and University of Phayao.
Bangkok: As part of “Japanese Festival 2011” at CDC
Venue: Crystal Design Center, D building, Praditmanutham Road
Date: Wednesday 12th — Saturday 29th October 2011
10 a.m. — 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday/ 10 a.m. — 9 p.m. Friday-Sunday
Opening Reception on Wednesday 12th October 2011 at 3:30 p.m.
Chiang Mai
Venue: Chiang Mai University Art Center, Nimmanhemin Road
Date: Friday 4th— Wednesday 30th November 2011
9 a.m. — 5 p.m. (Close on Mondays)
Opening Reception on Friday 4th November 2011 at 6 p.m.
Nakhon Si Thammarat
Venue: Muang Khon Contemporary Art Gallery, 2nd FL. City Learning Park
Date: Friday 9th December 2011 — Saturday 14th January 2012
9 a.m. — 6 p.m. (Close on Mondays)
Opening Reception on Friday 9th December 2011 at 10 a.m.
Phayao
Venue: Temporary Exhibition Room, Phya Ngum Mueng Auditorium,
University of Phayao
Date: Wednesday 8th February — Wednesday 7th March 2012
9 a.m. — 4 p.m. (Close on Saturdays and Sundays)
Opening Reception on Wednesday 8th February 2012 at 3 p.m.
For further information, please contact the Japan Foundation, Bangkok 02-260-8560~3