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2025/2/14
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Monthly Ikebana Feature - February

Rachel Lok, Ikebana International
Exhibition: The Art of Paradox: Contradictions in Spray Paint
This is an exhibition of spray art works by Japan-based spray artist mackoto (Makoto Yamanaka). Spray art is often associated with graffiti and vandalism, but it can also be a medium for creating stunning gradations and abstract compositions by utilising the natural dispersion of spray paint.This exhibition explores themes such as contradictions and preconceived notions. Depending on the viewer’s way of thinking and momentary emotions, each piece in this exhibition can be seen in different ways.
When: Tuesday 14 January – Friday 28 February 2025
9am-1pm, 2-5pm (Closed 1pm-2pm)
Where: Consulate-General of Japan in Melbourne
Level 25, 570 Bourke Street, Melbourne 3000


Exhibition: Poems by Emperor Meiji
This is an exhibition of twenty poems written by Emperor Meiji, with English translations.
In his lifetime (1852 – 1912), Emperor Meiji wrote approximately 100,000 poems in the waka format (5-7-5-7-7 sounds). The majority of the 20 poems in this exhibition have never been translated to English before. The translations aim to convey the spirit, feeling, and nuance of the original text, so that reading the translation may feel as close as possible to reading the original.
When: Monday 3 March – Friday 2 May 2025
9am-1pm, 2-5pm (Closed 1pm-2pm)
Where: Consulate-General of Japan in Melbourne
Level 25, 570 Bourke Street, Melbourne 3000

