Japanese Art Appreciation

Published: Sept. 26, 2019, 2:57 p.m.

From animated films to colorful illustrations, Japanese art grabs your attention. Pop aesthetics stand alongside traditional styles and rustic designs compliment highly polished creations. The third annual Baltimore Japan Art Festival next week is a chance to broaden Americans’ perspectives of Japanese culture and highlight Japanese artists.Rob Perry, one of the event’s founders, previews what’s happening, including an exhibition by Tokyo-based artist Utomaru. And MICA instructor Aya Kakeda describes how art is merged into everyday life in Japan.Aya's anime reccomendations :Children of the SeaWeahtering with YouPromare