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Upcoming Exhibition
Calligraphy Exhibition:
Japan-Canada Cultural Exchange
By SHIKO KATAOKA
July 16 - August 22 |
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| Date: July 16 - August 22, 2008 |
Hours: Monday to Friday 11:30 am - 4:30 pm |
| Location: The Japan Foundation, Toronto |
Thursday 11:30 am - 7:00 pm |
131 Bloor Street West, 2nd Floor
Toronto, ON M5S 1R1 |
Closed: August 4, 14 & 15
Saturday & Sunday |
| Admission: Free |
Special Opening: Saturday, July 26 Noon - 5:00 pm |
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The Calligraphy Exhibition "Japan-Canada Cultural Exchange" will feature 11 pieces of modern calligraphy works by Master Calligrapher Ms. Shiko Kataoka. The delicate brushwork compliments the Tanka and Haiku (Japanese poems) that are presented on rare and beautiful washi (Japanese paper) in the form of folding screens, framed works, folding albums and hanging scrolls. The general theme of the exhibition is friendship between Japan and Canada. The late Prince Takamado was a personal embodiment of this friendship, given that he pursued his university education at Queen's University in Ontario and felt a warm sense of attachment to Canada his whole life. His name graces the Japan Centre for Teaching and Research at University of Alberta, which is also an organizer for this exhibition. Thus, it is very appropriate that two screens and one of the framed works should be dedicated to the poetry of Prince Takamado and his consort, Princess Takamado. Other works range from 11th century Japanese and Chinese poems to a Haiku by a contemporary Canadian poet.
Ms. Kataoka is one of the leading figures in modern Japanese calligraphy, and her works strongly present the life and development of this traditional Japanese art. She has exhibited across Japan, United States, Italy, UK, China and Canada, winning several top calligraphy prizes, including two Minister of Education Prizes, and many Grand prizes in Calligraphy Competitions. She is a member of the Japan Academy of Arts and the president and founder of the Keifukai Calligraphy Association based in Takarazuka where she resides.
This exhibition is organized by the University of Alberta, University of Alberta Museums, Prince Takamado Japan Centre for Teaching and Research and The Japan Foundation, Toronto, celebrating the 80th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between Canada and Japan. The artwork from Japan has exhibited in Edmonton, Calgary and Ottawa.
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Celebrating 80 Years of Diplomatic Relations Between Canada and Japan
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