From Edo to Meiji: Transformation of Japanese Ceramics
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May 16 @ 11:30 am - 6:30 pm EDT
An event every week that begins at 11:30 am on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until June 28th, 2024
An event every week that begins at 11:30 am on Thursday, repeating until June 28th, 2024
One event on May 25th, 2024 at 10:30 am
One event on May 26th, 2024 at 10:30 am
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From Edo to Meiji: Transformation of Japanese Ceramics
Ceramic exhibition with ROM
This special presentation of the collection of the Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto, reveals that Western modernization and the demand for exports influenced Japanese ceramics during the transitional period of the late Edo period to the Meiji period.
Admission: FREE
Due to the COVID-19 precautions, we are open in limited hourly slots, 4 days a week. Advanced, time-specific reservation is recommended. Hand-sanitization at the entry and wearing face-coverings on our premises are recommended.
Gallery Hours: Open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Hourly timeslots starting at 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:30PM, 2:30 PM, 3:30 PM (4:30 PM and 5:30 PM on Thursdays)
Closed on select days: February 17 (Family Day Weekend), March 29-March 30 (Easter Weekend), May 18 (Victoria Day Weekend)
Exhibition Period: January 5 – June 28, 2024
Library & Gallery Opening Hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 11:30am to 4:30pm |
| Wednesday | CLOSED |
| Thursday | 11:30am to 6:30pm |
| Friday | 11:30am to 4:30pm |
| Saturday | 11:30am to 4:30pm *Closed on select Saturdays |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
Related Programming:
Living with Ceramics in Japan: From Edo to Meiji
Thursday, June 13, 6:00PM – 7:30PM (ET)
Livestream Online Lecture | JFT Youtube Channel | Admission Free | Registration Required
This online talk will explore how people in Japan used ceramics during the Edo period, when the Tokugawa shogunate ruled the archipelago and the samurai held political and military dominance, and the Meiji period, when the emperor was symbolically restored to power and modernization transformed the nation.
Tuesday, June 18, 5:30PM – 7:00PM (ET)
Hybrid (Online & In-Person) | JFT Library | Admission Free | Registration Required
Are you interested in learning deeper about Japanese arts, as well as the culture and history behind those works of art? Our upcoming hybrid-style book club meeting, inspired by the JFT Gallery’s current exhibition, invites you to explore the beauty of Japanese ceramics and life during the Edo and Meiji periods through books! No prior knowledge/preparation is required – pick a book from the library’s book list (or bring your own) and indulge in the simple pleasure of reading in silence. Afterward, engage in optional discussion to share your discoveries with fellow book, art, and history enthusiasts. This is a perfect opportunity to enhance your understanding of Japanese arts and culture while connecting with like-minded individuals. We welcome both seasoned book club members and first-time participants to join this enriching literary and cultural experience!
Enhance Your Gallery Experience: Dive Deeper into Japanese Ceramics with JFT Library!
Whether you are a future gallery-goer or have already been captivated by the exhibition “From Edo to Meiji: Transformation of Japanese Ceramics” at JFT Gallery, add an extra layer of appreciation by checking out JFT Library items! To enhance your understanding of this fascinating art form, we have curated a library item list (including physical books, DVDs, and ebooks in English and Japanese) on the history, craftsmanship, and cultural significance of Japanese ceramics. The physical items are currently on display in our library right next to the gallery and ebooks are available from JF Canada Digital Library 24/7. So, don’t miss this opportunity to delve deeper into the transformative world of Japanese ceramic art!
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