From the Japanese: Contemporary Selections September 23, 2010

In association with 'The Japan Craze,' the Newport Art Museum is presenting 'From the Japanese: Contemporary Selections' featuring work by Rhode Island artists such as the late Alfred De Credico, Luke Randall, Diane Montenegro, Hiroko Shikashio and Bettie Sarantos, among others. Outside, on the museum's grounds, artist Meris Barreto has installed Ex Voto, a sculpture inspired by Buddhist votive offerings. Museum visitors are invited to record a thought or prayer on Japanese joss paper, then place it in the sculpture. The papers will be collected and burned in a Japanese-inspired fire box.