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FAD NEWS: New collaborative art space to launch in London
L-R Soyeon Jung, Moses Tan, Gigi Surel A commercial gallery, a non-profit curatorial platform and an artist-run space…
#London #Britain #UnitedKingdom #UK #GB #England #Headlines #News #Europe #EU #Artist-RunSpaces #contemporaryart #EastAsianArt #Fitzrovia #Flatmates37 #GigiSurel #londonart #londongalleries #Non-ProfitArt #NORITO #starch #SOFTSERVE #SoutheastAsianArt #TeaspoonProjects
https://www.europesays.com/gbr/london/22917/
FAD NEWS: New collaborative art space to launch in London
L-R Soyeon Jung, Moses Tan, Gigi Surel A commercial gallery, a non-profit curatorial platform and an artist-ru…
#London #UnitedKingdom #UK #GB #England #Headlines #News #Europe #EU #Artist-RunSpaces #Britain #contemporaryart #EastAsianArt #Fitzrovia #Flatmates37 #GigiSurel #GreatBritain #london #londonart #londongalleries #Non-ProfitArt #NORITO #starch #SOFTSERVE #SoutheastAsianArt #TeaspoonProjects
https://www.europesays.com/uk/1196547/
https://www.europesays.com/uk/1196547/ FAD NEWS: New collaborative art space to launch in London #ArtistRunSpaces #Britain #ContemporaryArt #EastAsianArt #England #Fitzrovia #Flatmates37 #GigiSurel #GreatBritain #london #LondonArt #LondonGalleries #NonProfitArt #NORITO #STARCH #SOFTSERVE #SoutheastAsianArt #TeaspoonProjects #UK #UnitedKingdom
📖 On my recent visit to the #Museum for #EastAsianArt here in #Cologne, I discovered that the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin have just recently published an entire book about the #Thai #Traiphum (“Three Worlds”; ➡️ https://www.fabriziomusacchio.com/blog/2023-10-20-the_three_worlds/) manuscript, a richly illustrated 18th-century depiction of the #Buddhist cosmos. Needless to say, I got myself a copy 😅
#BuddhistArt #ThaiArt @pixeltracker https://sigmoid.social/@pixeltracker/111297024325065528
Delicate ink strokes render mist curling around jagged peaks, while tiny boats drift beneath a moon barely suggested by pale washes. The layered views collapse distance, inviting contemplation of time as much as place—how many moments unfold in a single glance?
#EightViews #EastAsianArt #ClevelandMuseumofArt
https://clevelandart.org/art/2015.470
Bamboo stalks bend sharply against ink-swept voids, their leaves rendered in swift, trembling strokes. The rocks emerge as jagged silhouettes, their weight anchoring the storm’s fleeting energy—was this painter observing wind, or memory?
#BambooInInk #EastAsianArt #ClevelandMuseumofArt
https://clevelandart.org/art/1975.71
Ink bleeds into paper like rain through bamboo leaves, each stroke weighted with deliberate hesitation. The rocks’ jagged silhouettes anchor the composition, suggesting a tension between nature’s wildness and the artist’s control—was this meant to evoke a fleeting storm or enduring resilience?
#BambooInRain #EastAsianArt #ClevelandMuseumofArt
https://clevelandart.org/art/1975.71.1
The cobalt dragon coils around this jar in swift, calligraphic strokes, its bulging eyes fixed in playful defiance. Such whimsical energy suggests a shift from imperial symbolism toward personal expression—what detail in its sinuous form feels most alive?
#KoreanCeramics #EastAsianArt #ClevelandMuseumofArt
https://clevelandart.org/art/1986.69
There’s currently a special exhibition on #Chinese #lacquer art at the #Museum for #EastAsianArt here in #Cologne, covering works from the #Song, #Yuan, and #Ming dynasties. I visited it today, and the exhibition is surprisingly large and broad in scope. Definitely worth a visit if you happen to be in the area:
"Layers and Cuts: Chinese Lacquer Art"
📆 until 31 January 2027
🌍 https://www.museum-fuer-ostasiatische-kunst.de/Layers-and-Cuts
Ink bleeds into paper like rain through bamboo leaves, each stroke weighted with deliberate hesitation. The rocks loom as if carved by wind rather than brush—Korean restraint or Japanese imitation?
What does the absence of a signature reveal about the hand that held the brush?
#BambooInInk #EastAsianArt #ClevelandMuseumofArt
https://clevelandart.org/art/1975.71
Ink bleeds into silk like storm clouds over water, each stroke a gust shaping bamboo and rock. These panels may reflect Korean brushwork’s bold contrasts—less refinement, more raw vitality.
Which detail betrays the hand behind the wind: the jagged rock or the figure’s stillness?
#EastAsianArt #InkPainting #ClevelandMuseumofArt
https://clevelandart.org/art/1975.71
Delicate ink washes dissolve into mist, revealing six layered vistas of the Xiao and Xiang rivers. The scroll’s quiet rhythm suggests a journey—not of travel, but of memory.
Which detail lingers longest: the temple’s hidden bell or the geese’s fleeting shadows?
#ClevelandMuseumofArt #EastAsianArt #InkPainting
https://clevelandart.org/art/2015.470
Ink bleeds into silk like stormwater, pooling around jagged rocks and bent bamboo. These panels may reflect Korean brushwork’s bold tonal shifts—was the artist observing wind, or memory?
How does the weight of each stroke change where the rain meets the rock?
#BambooInInk #EastAsianArt #ClevelandMuseumofArt
https://clevelandart.org/art/1975.71
Delicate ink washes dissolve into mist, revealing six layered vistas of the Xiao and Xiang rivers. The artist’s hand lingers in faint, searching lines—was this a study or a meditation on impermanence?
#EightViews #EastAsianArt #ClevelandMuseumofArt
https://clevelandart.org/art/2015.470
Thick, jagged ink strokes carve bamboo into storm-lashed silhouettes against a void of untouched silk. The rocks’ dark, almost molten forms anchor the composition, suggesting a hand trained in Korean brushwork’s bold contrasts.
Could these panels once have framed a doorway, their paired winds whispering seasonal change to passing courtiers?
#ClevelandMuseumofArt #EastAsianArt #InkPainting
https://clevelandart.org/art/1975.71
Ink bleeds into silk like rain through bamboo leaves, each stroke weighted with deliberate hesitation. The rocks’ jagged silhouettes anchor a composition that oscillates between Korean boldness and Japanese restraint—was this painter negotiating tradition or defying it?
#BambooInRain #EastAsianArt #ClevelandMuseumofArt
https://clevelandart.org/art/1975.71
The #Museum for #EastAsianArt in #Cologne is currently also running a special exhibition called "Living Images. #Buddhist rituals in #Chinese, #Japanese, and #KoreanArt". Unlike many #museum presentations that treat Buddhist objects primarily as stylistic or iconographic achievements, this show puts religious practice first. Here's a short report on what I found most interesting about it:
#WeekendStories #ChineseArt #JapaneseArt #BuddhistArt #Buddhism
In Jan. this year, I visited the #Museum for #EastAsianArt in #Cologne, where I have seen the the exhibition "Celebrating the #LunarYear of the #horse". The exhibition brings together works from #China, #Tibet, #Korea, and #Japan to explore the cultural history of the horse in #EastAsia, coinciding with the Lunar Year of the Horse. In this post, I summarize my impressions and insights from the exhibition:
🌍 https://www.fabriziomusacchio.com/weekend_stories/told/2026/2026-05-09_year_of_the_horse/
#WeekendStories #ChineseArt #KoreanArt #JapaneseArt #TibetanArt
Ink bleeds into paper like rain through bamboo leaves, each stroke weighted with deliberate hesitation. The rocks’ jagged silhouettes anchor a composition that feels both storm and shelter—was this meant to steady the viewer or unsettle them?
#BambooInRain #EastAsianArt #ClevelandMuseumofArt
https://clevelandart.org/art/1975.71.1
Ink bleeds into silk like storm clouds over water, each stroke a breath of wind through bamboo. The rocks’ jagged edges anchor the composition, suggesting a tension between stillness and motion—was this painter observing nature or memory?
What does the absence of color reveal about the weight of rain in these scenes?
#BambooInInk #EastAsianArt #ClevelandMuseumofArt
https://clevelandart.org/art/1975.71
Ink bleeds into silk like storm clouds over water, each stroke a deliberate weight of wind or rain. These panels may reflect Korean brushwork’s bold contrasts—where rock and bamboo twist as if resisting the same unseen force.
Which detail reveals the hand’s hesitation: the jagged edge of stone or the feathered tip of a leaf?
#EastAsianArt #InkPainting #ClevelandMuseumofArt
https://clevelandart.org/art/1975.71
A creamy glaze cascades over this ceramic bowl, pooling in the carved grooves of an ancient pine’s gnarled trunk. The tree’s resilience, paired with the altered poem, suggests a meditation on protection and impermanence—why does the crane’s shelter feel both fragile and enduring?
#ClevelandMuseumofArt #EastAsianArt #CeramicSculpture
https://clevelandart.org/art/2022.209
This 17th-century Korean jar glows with a pale celadon glaze, its surface alive with swift, looping brushstrokes in iron-brown. The dragon’s coiled body and startled eyes suggest a creature caught mid-leap, not bound by earthly rules.
How many claws does the dragon extend—three, four, or five—and what might that detail reveal about its intended owner?
#KoreanCeramics #EastAsianArt #ClevelandMuseumofArt
https://clevelandart.org/art/1986.69
Ink bleeds into paper like rain through bamboo—each stroke a downpour, the leaves trembling in wet, smudged shadows. The rocks loom, almost monstrous, their jagged silhouettes defying the delicate fronds. This pair whispers of a borderless brush, where Korean boldness might dance with Japanese restraint. Who else but a wanderer between worlds could conjure such storm-lit tension?
#BambooInRain #EastAsianArt #ClevelandMuseumofArt
https://clevelandart.org/art/1975.71.1
Explore the mystery of "Bamboo in Rain; Bamboo in Wind." These exquisite ink on silk scrolls showcase the Zen pursuit of harmony. Who will unlock the true identity of the artist behind this serene masterpiece?
#ClevelandArt #EastAsianArt #ArtMystery #ZenBeauty
https://clevelandart.org/art/1975.71
The "Eight Views of Xiao-Xiang" beautifully captures the essence of nature through delicate brushstrokes and poetic imagery. Each view invites viewers to experience a different moment in time. Which scene resonates with you the most?
#EastAsianArt #ClevelandArt #LandscapePainting
https://clevelandart.org/art/1979.77
Experience the dynamic interplay of power and tranquility in "Dragon and Tiger." This masterpiece captures the essence of balance in nature, merging Chinese and Japanese artistic traditions. How do these opposing forces resonate in your life?
#ClevelandArt #EastAsianArt #Balance
https://clevelandart.org/art/1959.136.2
Experience the serene elegance of traditional East Asian ink painting with "Sparrows on Blossoming Plum." Its delicate brushwork and harmonious composition highlight nature's transience. How does this artwork resonate with your personal sense of renewal?
#ArtAppreciation #EastAsianArt #ClevelandArt
https://clevelandart.org/art/1992.80
Self-Portrait (2025) by Jianfeng Pan, 390 x 350 cm. Drawn during a live-performmance by the artist at the opening of the exhibition ‘Ink Roamings. Contemporary works on paper by Jianfeng Pan’, at the #Museum for #EastAsianArt in #Cologne in 2025.
Also seen in April 2025: The #Museum for #EastAsianArt in #Cologne hosts a small exhibition called "The Line", dedicated to calligraphic principles in #KoreanArt. It highlights how #writing and #brushwork serve as unifying aesthetic principles across media, from painting to ceramics and bronzes, tracing a continuity from the #Goryeo period to #ContemporaryArt. Here's a brief summary of that visit:
🌍 https://www.fabriziomusacchio.com/weekend_stories/told/2026/2026-01-07_the_line_korean_calligraphy/
In April 2025, I visited the exhibition "Ink Roamings" by the Chinese ink artist Jianfeng Pan at the #Museum #EastAsianArt in #Cologne. The exhibition presented around 60 works on paper produced over the past decade, ranging from monumental #hangingscrolls to small album formats and serial works. Here's a summary of what I have seen and learned from the exhibition:
🌍 https://www.fabriziomusacchio.com/weekend_stories/told/2026/2026-01-07_tuschewanderungen/
I was also lucky to visit the exhibition 'From Line to Landscape' at the #Museum of #EastAsianArt in #Cologne in December 2024. The show focused on the work of Tanaka Ryōhei (1933–2019) and offered a rare opportunity to see a comprehensive selection of his etchings spanning more than five decades. Here's a post summarizing what I have seen and taken home from the exhibition:
🌍 https://www.fabriziomusacchio.com/weekend_stories/told/2026/2026-01-06-tanaka_ryohei/
In October 2024 I was lucky to visit the exhibition "Expeditions – travelogues and photographs by the #museum founders 1897–1899" at the Museum of #EastAsianArt in #Cologne. It tells the fascinating story of Adolf and Frieda Fischer, whose travels to #Japan and #Taiwan laid the foundation for the museum. Here's a brief recap of that visit:
🌍 https://www.fabriziomusacchio.com/weekend_stories/told/2026/2026-01-06_frieda_and_adolf_fisher/
Ten Thousand Bamboos in the Mist and Rain showcases Tsubaki Chinzan's mastery in traditional East Asian landscapes, merging nature and architecture. The tranquil scene beckons viewers to explore solitude and beauty. How does this artwork resonate with your emotional space?
#ClevelandArt #EastAsianArt #ArtInNature
https://clevelandart.org/art/1985.251.5
Experience the serene beauty of Kannan's "Figure Mooring a Boat," a delicate interplay of misty mountains and tranquil waters. This piece beautifully merges Japanese and Korean styles, embodying harmony in nature. How does this landscape resonate with your own experiences?
#ClevelandArt #EastAsianArt #Kannan #ArtAppreciation
https://clevelandart.org/art/2015.474
A masterful blend of calligraphy and painting, Scholar Reclining and Watching Rising Clouds captures tranquility through minimalism and nature. How does this artwork's simplicity transform your view of the connection between art and poetry?
#ClevelandArt #EastAsianArt #ArtAndPoetry
https://clevelandart.org/art/1961.421.1
Exploring the enigmatic beauty of "Bamboo in Rain; Bamboo in Wind," this diptych illustrates harmony and nature's essence. Who do you think truly captured this ethereal landscape—Korean or Japanese artist? #ClevelandArt #EastAsianArt #ArtHistory
https://clevelandart.org/art/1975.71
The Dispersed Chinese Art Digitization Project bridges centuries and continents through digital reconstructions of major historical sites and artifacts – from the Zhihua Temple to the Six Horses of Zhaoling and Longmen Binyang Central Cave.
Led by the Center for the Art of East Asia at UChicago and Xi’an Jiaotong University, with major museum partners in China, Japan, and the US.
https://caea.lib.uchicago.edu/dcadp/en/
#DigitalHeritage #EastAsianArt #3DReconstruction #MuseumTech #DigitalHumanities
The "Eight Views of Xiao-Xiang" beautifully captures the ethereal essence of nature through ink and wash, reflecting a meditative journey across seasons and times. How do landscapes inspire your own moments of reflection?
#Art #EastAsianArt #ClevelandArt #InkPainting
https://clevelandart.org/art/1979.77
The figure of #StGeorge, often depicted as a #dragon-slaying #saint 🐉🤺, occupies a central place in Christian hagiography and European folklore. His legend resonates deeply within Western traditions. However, the symbolism of dragons 🐲🌏 in the East (particularly in Asia) provides a striking contrast. Here's a brief comparison of the main differences, but also similarities:
🌍 https://www.fabriziomusacchio.com/weekend_stories/told/2024/2024-12-13-st_george_dragon_slayer/
Bamboo in Rain and Bamboo in Wind invite a journey through tranquil landscapes, revealing the mystery of identity in art. What stories do you think these serene scenes hold from the 16th century?
#ClevelandArt #EastAsianArt #ArtHistory
https://clevelandart.org/art/1975.71
Eight Views of Xiao-Xiang reveals the beauty of nature through a meditative lens, capturing elusive moments in time with ethereal landscapes. How does this portrayal of tranquility resonate with modern perceptions of natural beauty?
#art #EastAsianArt #ClevelandArt
https://clevelandart.org/art/1979.77
Explore the intricate storytelling of "Search the Mountain" from the #ClevelandMuseumofArt album. With divine battles and mythic beings, it draws us into rich Daoist and Buddhist traditions. What emotions do these animated figures evoke within you?
#ArtHistory #ClevelandArt #EastAsianArt
https://clevelandart.org/art/2004.1.45
#Kakemono (jap. 掛け物, lit. "#HangingScroll") are a prominent feature in traditional #JapaneseArt. Designed to be displayed vertically in alcoves called #tokonoma (床の間), they are used, for instance, in settings like the #TeaCeremony. The art of kakemono centers around the aesthetics of simplicity and seasonal change, making it a dynamic element of Japanese decor. Here is a brief summary of its history and significance:
🌍 https://www.fabriziomusacchio.com/weekend_stories/told/2024-07-19-kakemono/
Finally, at #ChartingDSEA, I had the opportunity to present on my own research at the intersection of #arthistory #eastasianart #digitalhumanities and #GIS.
I am looking forward to developing the topic further, and your questions and feedback allow me to make it even better!
Thanks to @stabi_berlin for having hosted us this week, for the workshops and the conference!
https://www.mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de/event/charting-european-d-sea
Besides #MedievalArt and #ChristianArt, #Cologne is also a great place to explore #BuddhistArt and #EastAsianArt. The city is home to two remarkable institutions: the #Museum of East Asian Art and the #RautenstrauchJoestMuseum. I've rounded up some of my favorite pieces from both museums in this post:
🌍 https://www.fabriziomusacchio.com/weekend_stories/told/2024-07-12-buddhist_art_in_cologne/
Admire the elegant simplicity of "Parisian Service (Haviland service): Rain (no. 10)" at #ClevelandMuseumofArt. The minimalist sketch masterfully captures bamboo and birds, using negative space to evoke a serene natural harmony. What emotions does it stir in you?
#Art #InkDrawing #EastAsianArt #Cleveland
https://clevelandart.org/art/1922.412.10
Admire the ethereal fluidity in Sesson's "Dragon and Tiger" at #ClevelandMuseumofArt. The powerful dragon winds through clouds, stirring the waves below. Can you feel the essence of power and auspiciousness in each brush stroke? #ArtHistory #EastAsianArt #ClevelandArt
https://clevelandart.org/art/1959.136.1
At #ClevelandMuseumofArt, "Dragon and Tiger" masterfully balances strength and grace using monochromatic ink. Sesson's tiger, inspired by Joseon-period Korean prototypes, roams a screen of elegant bamboo. How does this balance resonate with you? #Art #EastAsianArt #InkPainting
https://clevelandart.org/art/1959.136.2
Ten Thousand Bamboos in the Mist and Rain at #ClevelandMuseumofArt is a poetic dance of ink and brush, capturing nature's serene elegance. The delicate calligraphy adds layers of philosophical insight. Can art blend visual beauty and literary depth so seamlessly? 🌿🎨
#Art #InkPainting #ClevelandArt #EastAsianArt
https://clevelandart.org/art/1986.49.6
"Bamboo in Rain; Bamboo in Wind" dazzles with its serene ink compositions and mysterious origins. Could these 16th-century paintings reflect a fusion of Japanese and Korean styles? Dive into this mesmerizing blend of artistry. #ArtHistory #ClevelandArt #EastAsianArt #InkPainting
https://clevelandart.org/art/1975.71
In "Herdboys and Buffalo in Landscape," Guo Min captures the awe-inspiring might of nature through intricately detailed forms in a minimalist monochromatic setting. How does this blend of art and poetry enhance your perception of the scene?
#Art #EastAsianArt #ClevelandArt #InkWash #GuoMin
https://clevelandart.org/art/1999.216.2