This Week at CMA: 5.13.19–5.19.19

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Events and Programs
Exhibitions

May 13, 2019

Sardine Fishermen Departing for Tréboul, from Breton Landscapes, 1893. Henri Rivière (French, 1864–1951). 2004.16

Check out these must-attend events this week at the CMA.

Video courtesy Cleveland Museum of Art.

Shinto: Discovery of the Divine in Japanese Art
OPEN NOW
Members: See it FREE | Member Guests: Half Off
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“The big new Shinto exhibition at the Cleveland Museum of Art is the latest in a long line of excellent, Cleveland-only cultural experiences dished up by one of America’s greatest art museums.” — Steven Litt via The Plain Dealer

Shinto: Discovery of the Divine in Japanese Art is presented in two rotations. The first rotation runs from Tuesday, April 9 to Sunday, May 19. The second rotation runs from Thursday, May 23, through Sunday, June 30. The exhibition will be closed on Tuesday, May 21, and Wednesday, May 22, to rotate the works of art. The exhibition reopens on Thursday, May 23.

Video courtesy Cleveland Museum of Art.

Gordon Parks: The New Tide, Early Work 1940–1950
OPEN NOW | FREE
Discover the pioneering photographs of iconic American artist Gordon Parks as he chronicled life in the 20th century. Learn more about Gordon Parks from WKYC Senior Reporter Leon Bibb on the blog.

Solstice 2019: Sat, 6/22/2019
Member Presale: Mon, 5/13
Celebrate the long summer days and hot summer nights at the museum’s eleventh-annual Solstice — a night where art and music come together. Guests will have an opportunity to enjoy dynamic and cutting-edge music from around the world, and explore the museum galleries late into the night.

Film Series: Anime in May
Next Film: Spirited Away
Sat, 5/18
Additional Films: Various Dates
Discover Shinto’s presence in contemporary Japanese popular culture through this family-friendly animated-film series. Director Hayao Miyazaki’s work has earned a devoted international following. See three of his classic films with fresh eyes as you look for Shinto themes and motifs featured in the storylines.

Sardine Fishermen Departing for Tréboul, from Breton Landscapes, 1893. Henri Rivière (French, 1864–1951). Color woodcut printed from 12 blocks; 23 x 35.1 cm. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of The Print Club of Cleveland 2004.16. © Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / ADAGP, Paris

A Lasting Impression: Gifts of the Print Club of Cleveland
OPEN NOW| FREE
Featuring more than 75 works by masters such as Edgar Degas, Roy Lichtenstein, and Rembrandt van Rijn, this exhibition traces the history of European printmaking over the course of six centuries. Organized in celebration of the centennial anniversary of the Print Club of Cleveland — the first museum affiliate group in the United States. Learn more #ontheblog.