Moveable Feast
Edmund de Waal & Paul Holdengräber in Conversation
A Map of Remembering: Place, Family, Story
a narrow road to the deep north. Photo by Alzbeta Jaresova.
Photo by Alzbeta Jaresova.
Photo by Eva Zubero.
When
Doors: 1:30 pm | Conversation: 2:00 pm
Where
Price
$10.00 (includes fees)
About
A broken porcelain plate threaded with gold is at the heart of this wide-ranging conversation between Edmund de Waal and Paul Holdengräber. This is the Japanese art of kintsugi. For de Waal, kintsugi is not repair but a way of recording loss. This is a conversation about return, and how practices of making and writing offer a means of navigating landscapes of memory, memorial, and exile. It will return to de Waal's projects in Paris at the Musée Nissim de Camondo, in the Venice Ghetto, and in Vienna at the Kunsthistorisches Museum — and, above all, to Japan, and its influence on de Waal’s ways of looking.
Moveable Feast brings together arts partners and creative voices in conversation to shape collective experiences and deepen our understanding of the world and ourselves through the arts and humanities. This Moveable Feast program is presented in partnership with USC Museums and JACCC as well as the support of Selma Holo and Mei-Lee Ney.
After the conversation, join us for light refreshments in the Japanese garden.
Things To Know
Edmund de Waal
Edmund de Waal is an artist and writer whose work explores themes of loss, exile, diaspora, memory, and materiality. Known for his innovative ceramics and installations, he has created artworks for museums and public spaces worldwide. He is also the bestselling author of The Hare with Amber Eyes (2010), The White Road (2015), and Letters to Camondo (2021). De Waal has received numerous honors for his contributions to art and literature, including the Isamu Noguchi Award and France's Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres. He lives and works in London.
Photo by Alzbeta Jaresova.
Paul Holdengräber
Paul Holdengräber is an acclaimed interviewer, cultural interlocutor, and curator of public curiosity. He was the Founding Executive Director of Onassis Los Angeles. Prior he was Founder and Director of The New York Public Library’s LIVE from the NYPL cultural series where he interviewed and hosted over 600 events, including interviews with Patti Smith, Wes Anderson, Mike Tyson, Werner Herzog, Sally Mann, Edmund de Waal, and many more. Before his tenure at the library, he was the Founder and Director of The Institute for Art & Cultures at the LACMA. He holds a Ph.D. in comparative literature from Princeton University. In 2003, the French Government named him Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres, and then promoted him in 2012 to the rank of Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres. In 2010, The President of Austria awarded him the Austrian Cross of Honor for Science and Art.
Photo by Eva Zubero.
USC Museums
An integral part of the University of Southern California, USC Museums harnesses the power of art to inspire, connect, and engage communities. Comprising the USC Fisher Museum of Art and the USC Pacific Asia Museum, USC Museums fosters cultural exchange, critical dialogue, and interdisciplinary learning through dynamic exhibitions and programs. Committed to inclusivity and innovation, it bridges perspectives and expands understanding, shaping museums as spaces for connection and discovery.
Accessibility
We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. To be respectful of those with allergies and environmental sensitivities, we ask that you please refrain from wearing strong fragrances. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, contact info@jaccc.org.
Plan Your Visit
JACCC is a 7-minute walk from the L.A. Metro Rail's Little Tokyo/Arts District Station, which connects to both the A and E lines via the Regional Connector.
For additional transportation options and parking details, check out Go Little Tokyo's Guide to the area here.
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