Book Launch: From Postwar to Postmodern, Art in Japan 1945–1989: Primary Documents

Book Launch: From Postwar to Postmodern, Art in Japan 1945–1989: Primary Documents

In celebration of the launch of the new publication from MoMA's International Program, From Postwar to Postmodern, Art in Japan 1945–1989: Primary Documents, MoMA hosts a panel discussion with three Japanese artists and architects representing three generations, MoMA curators, and the co-editors of the book. This volume gathers texts that are critical to a deeper understanding of postwar Japanese art, the majority of which are translated into English for the first time. These translations are complemented by co-editors' contextual essays and newly commissioned texts by Japan- and U.S.-based scholars. Discussions are moderated by Doryun Chong, Associate Curator of Painting and Sculpture, MoMA. Participants include (to be confirmed): Yasunao Tone, musician; Meiro Koizumi, artist; Michio Hayashi, Professor in the Faculty of Liberal Arts, Sophia University/co-editor of From Postwar to Postmodern; Pedro Gadanho, Curator, Department of Architecture and Design, MoMA; and Sarah Suzuki, Associate Curator, Department of Prints and Illustrated Books, MoMA.

Wine reception: 5:30–7:00 p.m., Bartos Lobby

Tickets ($10, $8 members and corporate members, $5 students, seniors and staff of other museums) can be purchased online or at the information desk in the main lobby, the film desk or in the Education and Research Building lobby on the evening of the program.