March 1 – June 1, 2025
Worn in Japan for over 1,000 years, the kimono has served as a canvas for remarkable creativity. This exhibition showcases woven, dyed, painted, printed, and embroidered designs by historic Japanese textile artists alongside contemporary sculpture, photography, woodblock prints, and ceramic and glass art from around the world.
Upcoming Exhibitions
Visit the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum often to experience what’s new on view, hands-on programs for all ages, and opportunities to interact with and learn from visiting artists.
Kimono: Garment, Canvas, and Artistic Muse
Myth & Folly
September 7, 2024 – February 23, 2025
This exhibition explores mythical themes through several different animal avatars and mediums and examines how the use of myth and animals in art allows for the blending of imagination and tradition, offering insight into how these timeless stories inflect modern artistic movements.
