In the wake of Pearl Harbor and the United States’ declaration of war on Japan, the U.S. government ordered the removal of more than 120,000 men, women, and children from their homes based on their Japanese ancestry and imprisoned them in remote incarceration camps. Two-thirds were U.S. citizens. In this talk, Dr. Donna Nagata will…
For over a thousand years, vessels for the preparation and consumption of whisked, powdered tea have ranked among the world's most highly prized ceramics. With roots in China, these objects took on new meanings in Japan through chadō, the Way of Tea, shaped significantly by the Zen Buddhist idea that mundane actions can become paths…
Learn about the art of tea blending with Kama Tai! During this special program, we will get hands-on experience in crafting tea blends while learning about the widely varying cultural significance of tea that spans the globe and the ages. While you're here, be sure to check out Chanoyu: Modern Tea Ceramics from the Horvitz…
Movement in the Museum returns as company members from Wellspring offer an interpretive exploration of Statement Pieces! During this program, dancers will respond to the exhibition with improvisational movement inspired by the ways in which clothing moves and shapes the body, offering freedom or restriction. Kalamazoo holds the unique distinction of being home to one…