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The first
exhibition outside of Japan to comprehensively examine
the oeuvre of one of the most influential Zen
painters
WHAT
The Sound
of One Hand: Paintings and Calligraphy by
Zen
Master Hakuin
Virtually unknown to American audiences, Hakuin
Ekaku,
an
18th century painter and Zen master is responsible for framing the
famous
meditational question, What’s the
sound of
one
hand clapping?
For
the showing, exhibition organizers have gathered 69
scroll paintings by Hakuin Ekaku (1685-1768) and nine by his major pupils
from
public and private collections in Japan and the U.S. The selection brings
into
public view a masterly body of work, one in
which
deftly executed, fluid lines, delicate ink washes, quick, rough strokes,
and
spidery calligraphic marks serve to capture the energy of life and
the
playfulness and spiritual intensity of Zen
practice.
WHEN
October 1, 2010
to January 16, 2011
WHERE
Japan
Society
33 East 47th Street
(between First and Second Avenues)
General
Information
Founded in 1907 by prominent
New York City businesspeople and philanthropists, Japan Society has evolved over
100 years into an internationally recognized nonprofit organization presenting a
full range of programs in arts and culture, business, education, and public
policy. Through over 100 events annually, Japan Society creates rich encounters
and exchanges that offer opportunities to experience Japanese culture; foster
sustained and open dialogue on issues important to the United States, Japan, and
East Asia; and improve access to information on Japan.
Japan Society is located at
333 East 47th Street between First and Second Avenues (accessible by the 4/5/6
and 7 subway at Grand Central or the E and V subway at Lexington Avenue). The
public may call 212-832-1155 or visit www.japansociety.org for more
information.
Japan Society Gallery hours:
Tuesday through Thursday, 11:00 [WINDOWS-1252?]am–6:00 pm; Friday, 11:00
[WINDOWS-1252?]am–9:00 pm; Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 [WINDOWS-1252?]am–5:00 pm;
the Gallery is closed on Mondays and major holidays (Nov. 27, Dec. 25 & 26,
Jan. 1). Admission: $12/$10 students and seniors/free Japan Society members and
children under 16. Admission is free to all on Friday nights,
[WINDOWS-1252?]6:00–9:00 pm.
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