Michiko Imai was born and raised in Nara, Japan. She began her studies of calligraphy at the age of four at Baikou Calligraphy School. In 1998, Imai was awarded Shihan, the highest rank in Japanese calligraphy. Her work has been displayed at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum and many other museums throughout Japan.
Museum of Fine Arts
Michiko Imai was born and raised in Nara, Japan. She began her studies of calligraphy at the age of four at Baikou Calligraphy School. In 1998, Imai was awarded Shihan, the highest rank in Japanese calligraphy. Her work has been displayed at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum and many other museums throughout Japan.
Museum of Fine Arts
Museum of Fine Arts
Museum of Fine Arts
Nicole Galland
Boston Public Library - Rabb Lecture Hall
Joseph Luzzi
Boston Public Library - Rabb Lecture Hall
Krista Tippett, host of award-winning NPR program "On Being", In 2014, Tippett received the National Humanities Medal at the White House for ‘thoughtfully delving into the mysteries of human existence.’ Krista Tippett's program, On Being, “shines a light on the most extraordinary voices on the great questions of meaning for our time. Scientists in a variety of fields; theologians from an array of faiths; poets, activists, and many others have all opened themselves up to Tippett’s compassionate but searching conversation. In Becoming Wise, Tippett distills the insights she has gleaned from this luminous conversation in its many dimensions into a coherent narrative journey, over time and from mind to mind, into what it means to be human. Critics says the book is “a master class in living, individually and collectively. Wisdom emerges through the raw materials of the everyday.” David Whyte is a revered poet whose work delves into "the conversational nature of reality." An equally interesting an thoughtful figure, he will help drive the conversation with Krista Tippet and explore art of living.
First Parish Church in Cambridge
Laila Lalami
Boston College - Gasson 100
Michele Gomes & Jennifer Ting – Filmmakers; followed by a panel discussion with Dr. Charles Innis, Director of Animal Health, New England Aquarium; Constance Merigo, Marine Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation Manager, New England Aquarium; Bob Prescott, Sanctuary Director, Mass Audubon’s Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary & NOAA’s MA (Quincy south) Sea Turtle Stranding Coordinator and Kate Sampson, Sea Turtle Stranding Coordinator, NOAA Fisheries Greater Atlantic Region (VA through ME)
New England Aquarium
CONVERSATION Creating Wearable Art 1–2 pm | Morse Auditorium Reservations by February 17 New York-based designer Miodrag Guberinic together with House of Cach fashion and art gallery owner Alexa Cach picked up three awards for their 2016 WOW® World of WearableArt™ entries. Join them as they discuss their inspirations, collaborative processes and what it is like to participate in the annual international design competition. Shoshana Resnikoff, PEM’s assistant curator for exhibitions and research, moderates this conversation. ADULT WORKSHOP WOW®-Inspired Accessories 10–11:30 am | Studio 1, Create Space Space limited; Reservations by February 17 Transform vinyl banners, embroidery floss, printed cotton and acrylic paints into unique pieces that can be worn for any occasion. Fiber artist Rachel Chambers leads this hand-on workshop. PERFORMANCE Stilt Dancers Noon–3 pm | Atrium Pushing the boundaries of what traditional circus means, the stilt dancers of the Boston Circus Guild present an astonishing spectacle. Observe their remarkable skills and interact with these talented artists. DROP-IN ART MAKING Upcycled Wearable Art 1–4 pm | Atrium Create wearable art pins from upcycled vinyl museum banners. Led by fiber artist Rachel Chambers. DEMONSTRATIONS Transforming Wood into Wearable Art Noon – 4 pm, Atrium Combining natural forms and time-honored craftsmanship, woodworker Richard Crangle creates breathtaking pieces that defy logic and blur the boundaries of what is “wearable,” such as his Raven Dress, made of more than 500 hand-cut wood “feathers.” Metamorphosis of Sea Shells Noon–4 pm, Atrium Watch artist and award-winning WOW® designer Lorene Ireland deftly assemble seashells, fine china mosaics and other materials to create her fantastical garments.
Peabody Essex Museum
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