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Conservation of Robert Arneson’s “Alice House Wall,” 1967

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In preparation to move to the new museum at 2 Columbus Circle, the Museum of Arts and Design has sent Robert Arneson's "Alice House Wall," 1967, to the conservator to restore it to it's original condition.

Gift of the Johnson Wax Company, through the American Craft Council, 1977.

The restoration of Alice House Wall was made possible through a generous grant from the Henry Luce Foundation.

Ceramic Artist Randy Johnston on his Yunomi

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Ceramic artist Randy Johnston describes his yunomi.
Narrated by Craft in America Center.

Pictured: Randy Johnston, Yunomi, 2020

Upon the centennial of the founding of Leach Pottery, the Craft in America Center presents an exhibition celebrating the cup as object and the impact of Bernard Leach on studio ceramics. "A Humble Legacy" is an exhibition of approximately two dozen historic and contemporary cups made by a selection of artists affiliated with Leach Pottery and others who continue in its legacy. For more information, visit .

The Craft in America Center in Los Angeles is a craft-focused library and gallery offering artist talks, workshops, exhibits and educational programs.

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All Craft in America programs are viewable on craftinamerica.org, the PBS iPhone/iPad app, and pbs.org/craft-in-america

Points of Departure: Haniwa

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Points of Departure: Treasures of Japan from the Brooklyn Museum

March 7, 2014–June 8, 2014

"Haniwa"

Join Japan Society Gallery Director Miwako Tezuka as she guides viewers through time and space to explore Japanese art, culture, and history using works from Points of Departure: Treasures of Japan from the Brooklyn Museum as signposts along the way. For this journey you won't need a map, compass, or even a plane ticket! In this final installment, Dr. Tezuka examines two clay figurines known as haniwa. These two figures are almost 1,400 years old!

"A radically reorienting show…gives you a new way to navigate Japanese art." – The New York Times

Points of Departure: Treasures of Japan from the Brooklyn Museum is organized by Japan Society in collaboration with the Brooklyn Museum.

Music: "Takeda no Komoriuta" performed by Yoko Reikano Kimura and Hikaru Tamaki