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Japanese Art Appreciation

Utomaru

The third annual Baltimore Japan Art Festival next week is a chance to broaden Americans’ perspectives of Japanese culture and highlight Japanese artists.

Rob Perry, one of the event’s founders, previews what’s happening, including an exhibition by Tokyo-based artist Utomaru. And MICA instructor Aya Kakeda describes how art is merged into everyday life in Japan.

Rob's music recommendation: 
HINTO

Aya's anime recommendations:
Children of the Sea
Weathering with You
Promare

Sheilah Kast is the host of On The Record, Monday-Friday, 9:30-10:00 am.
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