Opening Event of “Crystal and Chrysanthemum: Japonism in Art Nouveau Glass”

On April 12, the opening of the exhibition “Crystal and Chrysanthemum: Japonism in Art Nouveau Glass” was held at the JICC. Following introductory speeches of Ambassador Ishii and Ms. Maria Alonso, owner of the Alonso International Glass Collection, a lecture was given by art nouveau specialist Prof. Adriaenssens. During the lecture, it was explained how the history of art nouveau developed, what its characteristics are, as well as how it was influenced by japonism and especially by ukiyo-e during the end of the 19th century. The invitees enjoyed the beautiful art nouveau glass crafts as well as the aesthetic ikebana by Saga goryu. The exhibition “Crystal and Chrysanthemum: Japonism in Art Nouveau Glass” is held until the beginning of May.