Second round is opening

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Opening at the Cleveland Museum of Art on Thursday, May 23, 2019, “Shinto: Discovery of the Divine in Japanese Art” is the second rotation of this special exhibition, consisting of entirely new works in different media, calligraphy, painting, sculpture, costume and decorative arts are assembled from Japanese and American museums, Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples.

 

Seated Tenjin, 1261. Kamakura period (1185–1333). Wood with pigments; h. 83.5 cm. Egara Tenjinsha, Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture. Important Cultural Property. (Photo: Nara National Museum)

These works may be shown for no more than several weeks each year to help preserve the artwork. The exhibition has two rotations because of the light sensitivity of other works on view. Tickets purchased during the first rotation can be redeemed to view the second rotation for free. CMA members see it free and do not need to present their previous ticket for entry.

The exhibition features artworks that are an expression of the everyday engagement of people with divinities in their midst. The exhibition includes treasures never before seen outside Japan and a significant number of works designated as Important Cultural Properties by the Japanese government.

For more information on this show, see: www.cma.org.

Upcoming soon

On Saturday, May 25, 2019, “Cai Guo-Qiang: Cuyahoga River Lightning” features three monumental gunpowder works by Chinese artist Cai Guo-Qiang (born 1957), known for his explosion events, gunpowder paintings and installations using environmentally friendly material.

This exhibition as part of Cuyahoga50, a citywide commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the last Cuyahoga River fire and celebration of the progress made toward clean water for all. The show remains on view through September 22, 2019.

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One of the top comprehensive art museums in the nation and free of charge to all, the Cleveland Museum of Art is renowned for the quality and breadth of its collection, which includes more than 61,000 objects and spans 6,000 years of achievement in the arts. The museum is a significant international forum for exhibitions, scholarship and performing arts. For more information about the museum, its holdings, programs and events see: www.clevelandart.org.