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Isamu Noguchi (1904–1988) was one of the twentieth century’s greatest sculptors and designers. His work, at once subtle and bold, traditional and modern, is seen as a true bridge between East and West, as was the man himself. The exhibition, on loan from the Noguchi Museum in Long Island City, New York, features a selection of work in stone, metal, and paper by Noguchi against the exquisite backdrop of the Garden. The works date from the late 1940s to the mid 1980s, spanning the artist’s long…See More

Isamu Noguchi (1904–1988) was one of the twentieth century’s greatest sculptors and designers. His work, at once subtle and bold, traditional and modern, is seen as a true bridge between East and West, as was the man himself. The exhibition, on loan from the Noguchi Museum in Long Island City, New York, features a selection of work in stone, metal, and paper by Noguchi against the exquisite backdrop of the Garden. The works date from the late 1940s to the mid 1980s, spanning the artist’s long…See More

This exhibition will feature 50 works–including calligraphy, lithographs, and paintings–by one of Japan’s foremost modern practitioners of the ancient art of calligraphy. The Portland Japanese Garden exhibition of Shinoda’s works is the first in a series of exhibitions of her work to be held in cities around the world in 2013, including Melbourne, Singapore, Helsinki, and London, in honor her 100th birthday.Open during the Garden’s Winter Season Hours (10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday and…See More

The Portland Japanese Garden is honored to host a lecture by Dr. Yoshiaki Shimizu, Marquand Professor of Art and Archeology Emeritus, Princeton University.  Dr. Shimizu will discuss how Ito Jakuchu, the son of a Kyoto green grocer, rose to become an 18th century master painter.  With colorful images from a rare set of thirty exquisitely crafted scroll painting of birds and flowers on silk that were exhibited in the Spring of 2012 at the National Gallery of Art, Professor Shimizu sheds light on…See More

The Portland Japanese Garden is honored to host a lecture by Dr. Yoshiaki Shimizu, Marquand Professor of Art and Archeology Emeritus, Princeton University.  Dr. Shimizu will discuss how Ito Jakuchu, the son of a Kyoto green grocer, rose to become an 18th century master painter.  With colorful images from a rare set of thirty exquisitely crafted scroll painting of birds and flowers on silk that were exhibited in the Spring of 2012 at the National Gallery of Art, Professor Shimizu sheds light on…See More

On the evenings of September 28, 29, and 30 from 6:00-8:30 p.m., the Portland Japanese Garden (611 SW Kingston Ave.) invites the community to gather for the autumn tradition of Moonviewing and the rare opportunity to experience a walk through the lantern-lit Garden during moonlit hours. Moonviewing, or O-Tsukimi, is a time-honored Japanese festival.  This annual event at the Garden features a candle-lit tea ceremony in the Kashintei Tea House, traditional live music, poetry reading and writing,…See More

On the evenings of September 28, 29, and 30 from 6:00-8:30 p.m., the Portland Japanese Garden (611 SW Kingston Ave.) invites the community to gather for the autumn tradition of Moonviewing and the rare opportunity to experience a walk through the lantern-lit Garden during moonlit hours. Moonviewing, or O-Tsukimi, is a time-honored Japanese festival.  This annual event at the Garden features a candle-lit tea ceremony in the Kashintei Tea House, traditional live music, poetry reading and writing,…See More

Art in the Garden Fall 2011This exhibition of antique Japanese folk textiles from the Meiji period (1868-1912) demonstrates the remarkable ability of the Japanese to not only make do with the very little they had, but to make art with it. For generations before the “Economic Miracle” took place in the decades following World War II, Japan was a poor country. People recycled everything. Nothing was wasted, and the word “mottainai” (waste nothing!) was a ubiquitous exclamation used by every…See More

 Visit the Portland Japanese Garden during the month of December and find beautifully handcrafted nature-inspired gifts for the home, garden, and everyday living. Choose from a wide selection of one-of-a-kind items from 16 regional artists: art glass, jewelry, scarves, ceramics, stationery, prints, ornaments, and distinctive accessories. Beautiful Asian-themed items from the Garden Gift Store will also be featured. Treat yourself by shopping for the holidays in the tranquil environment of the…See More

September 16 – 18, the Portland Ikebana Chapter will celebrate their 50th Anniversary with a Special Exhibit in the Japanese Garden Pavilion.  Arrangements representing five major schools of Ikebana including Ikenobo, Ohara, Ryusei-ha, Saga Goryu, and Sogetsu school will be on view, including an arrangement by visiting Japanese Master Tetsunori Kawana of the Sogetsu School, an arrangement honoring the Chapter Founder, Mildred Schnitzer and arrangements by many past presidents and master…See More

 Moonviewing, or O-Tsukimi, is a traditional Japanese festival which honors the full moon in autumn. On the evenings of September 11, 12, and 13, guests enjoy a quiet evening in the Garden, observe a candle-lit tea ceremony in the Kashintei Tea House and listen to the elegant live music. Poetry reading and writing have been part of traditional moonviewing events in Japan for centuries. Guests are invited to write their own poetry in honor of the autumn moon and listen to poetry readings in the…See More