Exhibition - Catch of the Day: Flying Fish from Modern Japan
Thursday, March 27, 2025 from 10:00am to 08:00pm
The Ringling Museum of Art
5401 Bay Shore Road
Reaching speeds of thirty-five miles per hour and able to propel itself meters over the water, the flying fish seems to defy the laws of nature. Seen only occasionally in Japanese visual culture of earlier eras, images of flying fish began to proliferate in decorative arts during the 1930s and 40s, where they suggested agility, power, and new possibilities.
This fall, a group of modernist lacquerware, glass, and metalwork objects, textiles, and works on paper and silk that feature this motif will enchant visitors to the Ting Tsung and Wei Fong Chao Center for Asian Art.
Location: Ting Tsung and Wei Fong Chao Foundation Gallery
Admission:
Adult: $30
Age 6-17: $5
Under 6: Free
Member: Free