Free Lecture: Popular Edo Entertainment by Yayoi Shinoda

Free with admission to exhibition
Yayoi Shinoda, Assistant Curator, Japanese Art, East Asian Art at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

Yayoi Shinoda will present a talk addressing both Kabuki theater and the world of the Yoshiwara district, linking directly the exhibition and the role of courtesans in Edo popular culture. The talk will highlight not only their visual significance but also the often-harsh realities of their lives.