Speaker Series

The Morikami's special presentations focus on a variety of topics related to Japan's culture and society. Guest speakers from academic, literary, art and international circles cover exhibit-related and general interest topics focusing on the humanities.

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2011-2012 Speaker Series

The Morikami proudly presents its 2011-2012 lecture series funded in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Upcoming Lectures

Calligraphy Demonstration by Zen Master Harada Shodo (October 25, 2011)
Living Zen (November 18, 2011)
Japanese Prints on the World Stage: The Modern Transformation of a Traditional Medium (April 5, 2012)
(Note: This is the new lecture date changed from the original date of April 12th published in our Education Brochure)

Past Lectures

Kaiju: The History and Art of Japanese Vinyl Toys (October 6, 2010)
Poetic Recycling: Traditional Japanese Poetry in Modern Japan (January 13, 2011)
Mothers' Way, Daughters' Choice Documentary Film Showing and Discussion (February 3, 2011)
From Okuni & Danjuro: A Kabuki Retrospective (April 7, 2011)

Presented by the National Endowment for the Humanities

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