- March 25, 2016
- Margret Ressang
From Nô To Mata Hari, 2000 years of Asian theatre
This amazing and very rare exhibition offers a unique panorama of this millennial art. From Indian theatre costumes to Japanese nô kimonos and masks, and from Peking opera dresses to South-East Asian shadow theatre, an entire world of deities, animals and characters is brought to life. The exhibition explores the epic and dramatic aspects that characterize the immense variety of different...
- March 25, 2016
- Margret Ressang
Washi, the sublimated paper – modern Japanese art
We were lucky to visit the exhibition “Washi, the sublimated paper”, a brilliant example of modern Asian art. The Japanese contemporary artist Kinji ISOBE is from the Mino region, well known for producing washi, traditional Japanese paper. It is natural that he adopted this material to express himself, as well as other materials traditionally used in Japanese art, such as ink, gold leaf,...
- November 22, 2015
- Margret Ressang
Han purple color fascinates the scientists
A very interesting article on Han purple color, which was used in wall paintings and to decorate the famous terracotta warriors. Scientists have only recently discovered how exotic its magnetic behavior is. It makes you wonder what other materials are out there that we haven’t yet even begun to explore. http://www.ancient-origins.net/artifacts-ancient-technology/han-purple-2800-year-old-artificial-pigment-quantum-020105
- November 22, 2015
- Margret Ressang
Visit to the Han Yang Ling Mausoleum
Visit March 2014: the Han Yang Ling Mausoleum Considered to be one of the most important discoveries of the last 25 years, the Yang Ling Mausoleum is the joint tomb of the Western Han Dynasty Emperor Jing Di (fourth emperor of the Western Han Dynasty) and his Empress, Wang. It is located about 20 km to the north of the city...
- November 20, 2015
- Margret Ressang
A History of Asian Influence in Amsterdam
Enriching your house with unique and exotic decorations is nothing new. Hunderds of years before you decided to adorn your living room with an Japanese laquer table or a stone Buddha head, people were already enthusiastically ordering and importing Asian objects to show of to their friends. The excitement Europe already had for Asia 400 years ago is perfectly captured...