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.
