Featuring approximately one hundred decorative art (Kōgei) works on board, ASUKA II, a luxurious cruise ship will be docked in New York.
In a special event in this rarely-seen venue, two recognized Living National Treasures, Kazumi Murose and Gengiro Okura, will discuss the essence of their respective crafts and performing arts with Seiichi Kondo from TAKUMI-Art du Japon. Monica Bincsik, a curator from The MET, will share insights about the history of Japanese craftsmanship.
The talk will be live streamed to the public.
Kazumi Murose
Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property for Maki-e lacquer(Living National Treasure)
Vice Chairman, Japan Kōgei Association
Genjiro Okura
Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property (Living National Treasure)
Vice Chairman, Nogaku Performers Association
Seichi Kondo
Former Commissioner of the Agency for Cultural Affairs
Chief
Director of TAKUMI-Art du Japon
Monika Bincsik
Diane and Arthur Abbey Curator for Japanese Decorative Arts
