'Washi: The Art of Japanese Paper', exhibition in Norwich from 12 March

Exhibition at The Gallery at Norwich University of the Arts from 12 March to 20 April 2013

Washi: The Art of Japanese Paper

The Gallery at Nowich University of the Arts will be showing two collections of international importance: the Parkes Collection (1869-70) from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and the 21st century washi lent by the Washi: The Soul of Japan Committee in Kyoto. This is the first time either collection has been shown in the United Kingdom; both feature papers made with great skill and of exceptional beauty.

The Gallery at NUA, St George’s Street, Norwich NR3 1BB

12 March – 20 April 2013. Tuesday – Saturday, 12.00 – 17.00. Admission free.

There will also be a one-day conference on Japanese paper on Saturday 16 March, to be held at NUA, several papermaking workshops, and a new book.These events offer a unique opportunity to view and engage with handmade papers from Japan and elsewhere. Norwich has much to offer in addition, as a well-preserved medieval city that boasts a fine cathedral, castle and the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts. Although Norwich is an easy day trip from London and other cities, we hope visitors will extend their stay.

For more information, please click here.

Related Book Launch at the Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation on 19 March 2013  

The exhibition’s curator, Nancy Broadbent Casserley, is an independent scholar and curator in the field of the History of Design. 

She will be launching her book, Washi: The Art of Japanese Paper, at the Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation on 19 March 2013.

Details can be found here.