Curator Talk: Breaking the Mold
Thursday, March 26, 2026 | 6:30–7:30 pm
Asian Wing
TICKETS: Free with General Admission*
*Ticket price includes Museum General Admission
Join Colin Pearson, Curator of Asian Arts, for an intimate in-gallery tour of the exhibition Radical Clay: Contemporary Women Artists from Japan.
This exhibition celebrates the originality and virtuosity of 36 women artists who have redefined the traditionally male-dominated field of Japanese studio ceramics. Organized by the Art Institute of Chicago and the Carol and Jeffrey Horvitz Collection, Radical Clay highlights avant-garde sculptures that reject convention and expand the possibilities of the medium.
Pearson will guide visitors through the gallery, offering insight into how these innovative artists are reshaping the history of clay through technical mastery and bold abstraction.
About Curator Talks
Curator Talks offer a dynamic opportunity to engage directly with Museum curators in the galleries. These sessions provide visitors with exclusive insights into current exhibitions and artworks on view, along with time for Q&A.