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Crafting Worlds: Japanese Decorative Arts from the 18th through 21st Centuries

Smith College Museum of Art · Northampton
On view October 17, 2025 to February 7, 2027

Crafts are functional objects creatively made by skillful artisans using specialized knowledge and techniques. As our world increasingly embraces modes of making that are ever more detached from the human hand and mind, what is the significance of making crafts? This installation explores how artisans in Japan utilized materials and handcrafted techniques to forge social relationships and engage with the world around them.

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