Mingei International Museum

Current & Upcoming Exhibitions

Current Exhibitions 

Washi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper | October 14, 2023 – January 7, 2024
Washi Transformed focuses on washi as a medium for contemporary art in Japan and spotlights the works of nine very different contemporary Japanese artists who are exploring the artistic potential of this traditional material. The artists – Hina Aoyama, Eriko Horiki, Kyoko Ibe, Yoshio Ikezaki, Kakuko Ishii, Yuko Kimura, Yuko Nishimura, Takaaki Tanaka, Ayomi Yoshida – all push the boundaries of Japanese washi art in terms of texture, dimension, and scale, creating works that challenge our assumptions about the nature of the material.

Over/Under: Woven Craft at Mingei | November 4, 2023 – March 10, 2024
Over/Under features over 75 woven works, including textiles, basketry, garments, hats, toys, jewelry, and more. Examples include giant fish traps from the Philippines, a Japanese silkworm basket and traditional woven rain boots, and Egyptian woven textiles. Local makers include Kumeyaay artist Eva Salazar, weaver Sarah Winston, and others.

Upcoming Exhibitions

La Frontera| January 27 – August 4, 2024
La Frontera explores the complexity of the U.S.–Mexico border as a physical reality, geopolitical construction, and state of being through the medium of jewelry – an object repeatedly used for communication throughout human history. Curated by Mike Holmes and Lorena Lazard. Organized by Kerianne Quick and Jessica Tolbert