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Living Flowers: Ikebana and Contemporary Art
369 East First Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
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June 15th, 2008 - September 7th, 2008
 
Anya Gallaccio,Anya Gallaccio,
Detail of installation view, 1997, 365 gerber daisies
© Courtesy of Artist and Japanese American National Museum
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WEBSITE:  
http://www.janm.org
NEIGHBORHOOD:  
downtown/east la
PHONE:  
213-6250414
OPEN HOURS:  
Tues-Sun 11-5 Thurs 11-8
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Living Flowers: Ikebana and Contemporary Art is an innovative exhibition that showcases the traditional Japanese art of ikebana alongside cutting-edge contemporary art. For centuries, ikebana has been displayed in conjunction with traditional Asian art. In Living Flowers, arrangements by masters of the Ikenobo, Ohara, and Sogetsu schools of ikebana will be juxtaposed with the works of international artists. The exhibition explores how Japanese traditions have been maintained and transformed in our present-day world, while simultaneously highlighting the influence and impact of Japanese aesthetics on the art of today.

Providing glimpses into the artistic process, ikebana artists will work within the exhibition to create fresh flower arrangements. Living Flowers will reach beyond the gallery walls by featuring informative educational and interpretive programs such as ikebana demonstrations and exhibition-related workshops, as well as inspiring family programs and artists talks that explore the link between contemporary art and traditional ikebana.

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Jun, 2008 Living Flowers
by Nico Machida
 
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