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Justin Witte & the Art of Edo

Justin shares his observations as we near the conclusion of the CCMA’s Hokusai & Ukiyo-e exhibition. -Reflections on the huge span of time represented in the show -Insights into Hokusai’s life and work -The complexities of the Edo period and its cultural dynamics -The importance of cultural exchange in shaping artistic traditions

Aurora Canepari Returns!

🎯 In this episode: A short segment responding to visitor-submitted questions Aurora and Justin highlight key objects on display beyond the well-known woodblock prints More info on the exhibition: www.theccma.org Follow us: Instagram,TikTok & Threads – @clevecarneymuseumofart #CleveCast #EchoesOfEdo #HokusaiAtCCMA #AuroraCanepari #ChiossoneMuseum #JapaneseArt #MuseumPodcast #ObjectsOnLoan #ArtExplained #Ukiyoe

Rossella Menegazzo

Episode 8: Rossella Menegazzo This week, Justin is joined by renowned art historian and curator Rossella Menegazzo, Professor of East Asian Art History at the University of Milan. Rossella shares how she selected standout works from the Edoardo Chiossone Museum’s collection for Hokusai and Ukiyo-e: The Floating World, and gives us a peek into her work leading Italy’s cultural programming for Expo 2025 Osaka. 🎧 In this episode: How Rossella chose the works on view at Cleve Carney Museum of Art Her curatorial process: balancing iconic images with underseen Edo-period gems Behind the scenes of Italy’s pavilion at Expo 2025 and how she’s representing Italian culture in Japan How ukiyo-e developed and why it continues to resonate with modern audiences 🖼️ Featured Exhibition: Hokusai and Ukiyo-e: The Floating World Summer 2025, Cleve Carney Museum of Art 🌍 Learn more about Expo 2025 Osaka: expo2025.or.jp Follow CleveCast for more conversations at the intersection of art, culture, and curation.

Artist Andi Crist

Episode 7 A Conversation with Artist Andi Crist 🎧 This week, Justin sits down with artist Andi Crist, whose solo exhibition will open at the Cleve Carney Museum of Art in October. 🎯 In this episode: Andi shares stories behind some of her early sculptural works Discussion on materials, space, and humor in her art A teaser about the slightly cheeky title of her upcoming show. More info on the artist: www.andicrist.com Follow us: Instagram, Threads & Facebook – @clevecarneymuseumofart #CleveCast #AndiCrist #ContemporaryArt #Chicagoartist #chicagoart

Echoes of Edo Episode 5: Kevin Yu from 2D Restaurant

🎙️ Episode: Manga, Anime, and the Floating World This week on CleveCast, we explore the History of Manga and Anime exhibition within Hokusai and Ukiyo-e: The Floating World. 🎨 Featured Guests: Kevin Yu (2D Restaurant) – Creative collaborator on the exhibit Julia Walker – Assistant Curator, CCMA Madelene Pryzbyz – Exhibition researcher and installer 🎯 Topics include: The evolution of manga and anime as visual storytelling How Hokusai and ukiyo-e influenced modern Japanese media What it means to design an exhibit that's playful, nostalgic, and rooted in art history Behind-the-scenes on building an Instagrammable, educational, and immersive space Mentioned in this episode: 2D Restaurant (Chicago) Hokusai’s influence on manga Cultural curation for museum audiences CCMA summer 2025 programming More info about the exhibition: [Link to exhibition page] Follow us: Instagram, Threads & Facebook – @clevecarneymuseumofart TikTok – @cleve.carney.muse #CleveCast #EchoesOfEdo #HokusaiAtCCMA #HistoryOfManga #AnimeExhibit #2DRestaurant #CCMA