Imagined Neighbors

While I was in DC for the 2024 Fiesta Asia Street Fair, I figured it would be a good opportunity to visit the Freer Gallery of Art at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art. I found a new exhibit: "Imagined Neighbors: Japanese Visions of China, 1680–1980." I think I always knew there was some Chinese influence on Japanese culture, but I never really thought about it. I was completely unaware of the scope -- especially during Japan's isolation. Reading through the fascinating stories behind 34 scrolls, 6 screens, and 4 objects, I learned about the literati movement. It was a fascinating collection. 

Photo Album: Imagined Neighbors