Matsumura Keibun 松村景文, Painted Lantern, first half 19th century. Wood frame; ink and color on silk. Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Robert S. and Betsy G. Feinberg, 2022.447

Gallery Talk: Meaning Makers
Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 12:30-1:00pm

In East Asian art, nearly every aspect of an artwork’s design is encoded with meaning. Join associate curator Yan Yang for a talk about a new installation in the East Asian art gallery that investigates images—often drawn from the natural world and from literature—that convey rich information through allusion and wordplay. The installation includes paintings, textiles, and ceramics from China, Korea, and Japan.

This gallery talk is part of their New on View series, highlighting recent gallery installations and presenting new insights into recent acquisitions or old favorites.

Please check in with museum staff at the Visitor Services desk in the Calderwood Courtyard to request to join the gallery talk. Space is limited, and talks are available on a first-come, first-served basis; no registration is required.

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