Zenga: Filling in the Lines of Japanese Zen Painting

ZOOM Gallery Talk Zenga: Filling in the Lines of Japanese Zen Painting Recorded April 20, 2023 Mention the word ‘Zen’ nowadays and people will (think they) know what you mean – the concept of Zen has become familiar enough in the US that the term has entered our vernacular. This spring, several museum exhibitions across the country take a closer look at Japanese ink and Buddhist painting, particularly Zenga, or Japanese Zen painting. They tell a more complete story of its key figures and the central role of their fascinating artworks to understanding Buddhist precepts and history. Our exceptional panel of well-published experts on the subject, and who are involved in those exhibitions, will further discuss how Zen was introduced to the US and the pivotal role of art in why it gained such traction in the popular imagination. Additionally, we will hear from collectors whose love of Japanese Zen painting and calligraphy made such exhibitions possible and how their crucial support impacts mus