Artist Talk | A Dialogue with Local Printmakers
6:30 PM · Japan Information & Culture Center, Embassy of Japan
Lecture | Modern Japanese Design in Zuanshū Publishing is a free lecture event hosted by the Embassy of Japan in Washington, D.C. It takes place on Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 6:30 PM at Japan Information & Culture Center, Embassy of Japan. Admission is free. Tickets are required. Nearest Metro: 4-min walk from Farragut North (Red).
Join the Japan Information & Culture Center at the Embassy of Japan for a fascinating lecture on modern Japanese design, focusing on (図案集).
This event offers a unique opportunity to discover these vibrant Meiji-era woodblock-printed design books. The lecture will draw from the Smithsonian's esteemed Pulverer collection, providing insight into the artistry and cultural significance of zuanshū publishing.
The lecture takes place at the Japan Information & Culture Center, located at 1150 18th Street Northwest Suite 100, Washington, DC 20036. Admission is free, but RSVP is required via the provided Eventbrite link.
Japan Information & Culture Center, Embassy of Japan
1150 18th Street Northwest Suite 100, Washington, DC 20036
4-min walk from Farragut North · Red (approx.)
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6:30 PM · Japan Information & Culture Center, Embassy of Japan
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