Month: March 2016

When Cultures Meld: A Q&A with Horishiki on Tattoos, Cultures and Art on April 8

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When cultures meld, it can be an opportunity to compare our similarities and experiences, rather than our differences. Artist Horishiki (Chris Brand) illustrates the common thread that runs between the Latino/Chicano and Japanese cultures through his dynamic tattoo storytelling. At his April 8 lecture at Morikami, Horishiki will explore his work, which depicts individuals’ battles against oppression in graphic, compelling “ink.” His lecture is part of the programming supporting the current exhibit, Perseverance: Japanese Tattoo Tradition in a Modern World, on display through May 8, 2016. The Morikami invites you …

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Morikami Makes – Hanami Dango!

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Hanami Dango (花見団子) [twocol_one] みんなさんこんにちは！（Hello, everyone!) Hanami dango holds a special significance for me, and it’s been a blast (of nostalgia!) to organize this recipe with the help of Jaclyn DeMarzo, our Youth & Outreach Program Coordinator, whom you’ve already met in our inaugural installment of Morikami Makes. Japanese language and culture have been a fixation of mine since I was very young, which led me to study Japanese all through college and participate in the JET Programme from 2013–2014. I lived in Hokkaidō for a year, which is the coldest …

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The Perks of Being a Member

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[twocol_one]There’s no better way to experience Morikami than as a member! The benefits of membership are endless, with unlimited free admission to the museum and gardens, discounted admission and members-only priority access at Lantern Festival, free and fast track admission to Oshogatsu, Hatsume Fair, and Sushi & Stroll Summer Walks, exclusive invitations to members-only receptions and events and so much more! Twice a year we invite members to indulge in many of our wonderful offerings during a glorious weekend of exclusivity. Check out the happenings below during our Spring 2016 Member Weekend, …

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What’s New @ Hatsume

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Springtime means Hatsume Fair at Morikami, and we’ve got an incredible lineup planned for you this year! Take a look at what’s new in 2016 and be sure to purchase your discounted tickets today! [twocol_one] THE ART WALL Express yourself with doodles and sketches, and create your own masterpieces on our colossal fan art wall by the Anime Tent! 3D PRINTING Immortalize your cosplay look with a digital body scan and 3D printed figurine in classroom A! The future is now! SAMURAI SWORDFIGHTING Experience exhilarating samurai performances and partake in …

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Morikami Explores the Tranquil Beauty of Japanese Dance

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[twocol_one]The brilliant sheen of lush kimono fabric, the gentle shuffle of feet across the stage, the graceful and deliberate movements of a lone dancer, set to haunting Japanese melodies—these are snapshots of Wakayagi-Ryu, a type of traditional Japanese dance. A rarity in South Florida, performances of traditional Japanese dance are a visual and auditory feast not many outside of Japan have the opportunity to see. However, Morikami has invited a group of eminently talented native Japanese performers to showcase their craft in a must-see collaborative event: Beauty in Movement: The Elegance of …

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