Dancing Shadows, Epic Tales: Wayang Kulit of Indonesia introduced the distinct form of wayang kulit found in Central Java. Various aspects of this performance art were explored, including gamelan, artistic techniques involved in making shadow puppets, the cast of characters, and regional variations of wayang. A puppet workshop, where Visitors of all ages made and played […]
Gamelan Demonstration by Professor Sumarsam» Master Gamelan Musician from Wesleyan University with New Mexico’s Gamelan Encantada».
Wayang Kulit panel discussion presented in conjunction with the exhibition Dancing Shadows, Epic Tales: Wayang Kulit of Indonesia». By Museum admission, New Mexico residents with I.D Free on Sundays, youth 16 and under and foundation members» always free!
Join puppeteer and Berkley University Gamelan instructor Ki Midiyanto for a demonstration of Wayang Kulit. Final day to tour this exhibition and explore the interactive puppet making workshop. By Museum admission, New Mexico residents with I.D. free on Sundays, youth 16 and under and foundation members always free.
Inaugural exhibition opening the Gallery of Conscience, guest curated by Dr. Suzanne K. Seriff, Chair of the International Folk Art Market’s Artist Selection Committee. Dr. Marsha Bol, Director Emeritus of the Museum of International Folk Art explained the concept of the gallery of conscience "As the largest folk art museum in the world, there is […]
Enjoy coffee and morning foods followed by a tour of MoIFA collections with Curator of Asian and Middle Eastern Folk Art, Felicia Katz-Harris and Asian Artist Co-op representatives. $20 for Museum of New Mexico Foundation members; $25.00 of rnon-members- non-refundable. Call 505 476-1207 for details
The Art of Gaman reflects the strength of Japanese American character in the face of humiliating internment through nearly 100 objects created during World War II. The exhibition opens at the Museum of International Folk Art July 8, 2012 and runs through October 7, 2012. Soon after the bombing of Pearl Harbor in December […]
Japanese Kites have been a long delightful and entertaining tradition. The exhibition featured traditional kites from various regions of Japan, and work by respected kite artists. This exhibition explored the cultural, historical. artistic perspectives of kite making and flying. The exhibit was complemented with a video of kite fights in Japan and in-gallery kite making. […]
Mikio Toki Demonstrates Making Japanese Kites in conjunction with Tako Kichi: Kite Crazy in Japan. Hands-on Project for all ages. Museum Visitors are invited to help construct a kite to be flown at the Community Celebration Thurday evening July 11 at the Railyard Park.
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