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Royal Łazienki Museum: 'From Geisha to Feminist' Workshops Exploring Women in Japanese Culture

This workshop series examined diverse female archetypes who challenged societal norms in Japanese history and art.

The workshop series 'Od gejszy do feministki' at Royal Łazienki Museum explored the influential roles of women in Japanese culture. It provided an in-depth look at historical figures and contemporary feminists, examining how they defied societal conventions. Discussions covered various archetypes, including geishas, warriors, and artists, linking their narratives to the broader context of Japanese art and society. These sessions offered unique insights into their enduring impact.

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This workshop series, 'From Geisha to Feminist,' accompanied the Japanese woodblock print exhibition 'ONNA. Beauty, Strength, Ecstasy.' It explored the lives of women who challenged norms in Japanese culture, including mothers, geishas, warriors, courtesans, and modern feminists, discussing their roles and influence in art and society.

Curatorial context

The workshop series 'Od gejszy do feministki' (From Geisha to Feminist) was a program designed for youth and adults, running on select dates in May, June, July, and August of 2018. It served as a companion event to the Japanese woodblock print exhibition 'ONNA. Piękno, siła, ekstaza' (ONNA. Beauty, Strength, Ecstasy). The workshops delved into the narratives of women who defied the conventions of Japanese society. Participants engaged in discussions about various female archetypes such as mothers, geishas, warriors, courtesans, and enigmatic female figures who expanded their societal roles. The sessions also covered notable female artists, politically active women, and contemporary feminists in Japan, examining both historical works by masters and creations by modern Japanese artists. Specific workshop themes included 'The Motif of Woman in Ukiyo-e: Mother, Warrior, Ghost' on May 22 and July 17, and 'Non-Obvious – Archetypes of Femininity in Edo Period Japan' on June 5 and August 7. The series was curated by Dr. Marek Maksymczak from the Royal Łazienki Museum's Education Centre.

Admission and ticket notes

Admission to each workshop session was 5 PLN. Registration was required via email at [email protected] or by phone at 22 50 60 183.

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The workshops were led by students of Japanese studies: Katarzyna Szkiłądź and Zofia Sadowska for the 'Motif of Woman in Ukiyo-e' theme, and Anna Chojnacka and Daria Zając for the 'Archetypes of Femininity' theme.
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