Plains Art Museum Hosts Japanese Craft Event in Fargo

Recent initiatives and research are illuminating the enduring influence and beauty of Japanese art and culture. Museums and academic projects are focusing on both traditional and modern engagement: the Plains Art Museum in Fargo hosted a hands-on Chigiri-e torn paper collage workshop for families, promoting cross-cultural understanding. Meanwhile, Rutgers–Camden researchers have been investigating rare 19th-century ukiyo-e woodblock prints, using interdisciplinary methods to uncover details about their origins and materials, particularly the challenging blue pigments used by artists like Utagawa Toyokuni III. Public interest in Japanese heritage is also growing through digital projects, such as a new video series featuring restored photographs from 1857–1925, which visually document Japan’s transition between tradition and modernity. Collectively, these efforts highlight both the vibrancy of historical Japanese art forms and the ongoing curiosity about their cultural and technical legacies.