Asian Exhibits at Ringling Museum!

Crosscurrents of Design: Asian Export Ceramics

February 19 - October 30, 2011 

Asian ceramics have captivated collectors for centuries because of their exquisite forms, patterns and materials.  Originally, they were created for the domestic market.  Advancements in sailing and navigation in the 15th century made ceramic export feasible and economically viable.

The Art of Jade

February 19 - October 30, 2011 

Jade has been shaped for human purposes for thousands of years.  Receptive to delicate details and broad surfaces alike, jade was originally used by the Chinese for ceremonial objects, tools, and weapons because of its strength.  Gradually it was valued for its aesthetic qualities, and it is still a prestigious material in Chinese culture.

 

DECO JAPAN: Shaping Modern Culture, 1920-1945

July 14 - September 30, 2012 

 

Selected by Dr Kendall Brown, the nearly 200 works shown here highlight the Levenson collection -- the world's premier collection of Japanese art in the Deco style.  These pieces include spectacular examples of metalwork, ceramics, lacquer, glass, wood furniture, jewelry, textiles, graphic design on paper, painting and woodblock prints; they range from fine art objects made to impress the public at national art exhibitions to goods mass produced for the modern home.  The exhibition combines a dynamic range of compelling objects with fresh scholarly perspective to pull viewers into this rich period in world history and visual culture.

Sho Fu Bonsai Society

The Sho Fu Bonsai Society was founded to promote interest in and appreciation of bonsai.

 

	The Sho Fu Bonsai meetings are held at Selby Botanical Gardens, 811 South Palm Avenue in Sarasota, FL every second Wednesday of month at 6:30pm. You can enter through the wooden gate just south of the Mansion to get to the Activity Center.   http://www.shofubonsai.org

Ringling Museum Special Exhibitions!

Crosscurrents of Design: Asian Export Ceramics

February 19 - October 30, 2011 

 
   Asian ceramics have captivated collectors for centuries because of their exquisite forms, patterns and materials.  Originally, they were created for the domestic market.  Advancements in sailing and navigation in the 15th century made ceramic export feasible and economically viable.  Asian ceramics first traveled to nearby local markets; later on, they were exported farther to Europe, the Middle East and the Americas.  Asian export ceramics were created in areas that are now known as Thailand, Vietnam, China and Japan.  Combining indigenous traditions and borrowed designs, these decorative and practical objects document the cross-cultural exchange of material goods and artistic motifs that began centuries ago and still continues today.

Ringling Museum Special Exhibitions!

The Art of Jade

February 19 -

October 30, 2011 

      Jade has been shaped for human purposes for thousands of years.  Receptive to delicate details and broad surfaces alike, jade was originally used by the Chinese for ceremonial objects, tools, and weapons because of its strength.  Gradually it was valued for its aesthetic qualities, and it is still a prestigious material in Chinese culture. 

       Jade is a generic term for a very durable stone which has two varieties, specifically known as nephrite and jadeite.  Its hardness makes it almost impossible to carve; instead, it must be worn away, abraded, and drilled, presenting challenges far beyond those faced by sculptors of more compliant materials.  Natural veining is often incorporated into designs, taking advantage of the stone’s specific characteristics to complement the artist’s forms with variations in color.

This exhibition features objects that are a promised gift to the Ringling Museum from Dr. Helga Wall-Apelt.  Fashioned chiefly during the late Qing dynasty (1644-1912), they reflect ancient traditions, though occasionally revealing a glimpse of a more modern spirit. 

Marie Selby Gardens 6th Annual Asian Cultural Festival

03/19/2011 - 10:00am - 03/20/2011 - 5:00pm

Explore the rich traditions of the Orient at Selby Gardens' Asian Cultural Festival on March 19 and 20, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Try your hand at origami, mah jongg, calligraphy, and Sumi-e painting. Enjoy demonstrations of bonsai cultivation, Ikebana, and a variety of martial arts. Sample delightful Asian and American foods. Featured performers include the Japanese Matsuriza Taiko drummers, Lion dancers, Balinese, Chinese, and Thai dance groups. Children can create fun projects in Selby Gardens’ Kid’s Corner.

The Garden Shop will offer a variety of plants and home décor at great festival prices. In addition, the Garden Shop will feature a March special sale of buy $40 in plants and receive a free Tillandsia.

Admission Fees:

Adults $17; members and children 11 and under enter free (children must be accompanied by an adult; members need to accompany their guests); members' guests will be charged $5.00 per person. Join Selby Gardens as a new member during this festival and receive a $10.00 discount off of the regular membership price.

The Asian Festival is sponsored by SNN6, SRQ magazine, Local Coffee + Tea, and paid for in part by Sarasota County Tourist Development Tax revenues.


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:

941-366-5731

events@selby.org