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Justin shares his observations as we near the conclusion of the CCMA’s Hokusai & Ukiyo-e exhibition.

-Reflections on the huge span of time represented in the show

-Insights into Hokusai’s life and work

-The complexities of the Edo period and its cultural dynamics

-The importance of cultural exchange in shaping artistic traditions

🎯 In this episode:

A short segment responding to visitor-submitted questions

Aurora and Justin highlight key objects on display beyond the well-known woodblock prints

More info on the exhibition:
www.theccma.org

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Episode 8: Rossella Menegazzo

This week, Justin is joined by renowned art historian and curator Rossella Menegazzo, Professor of East Asian Art History at the University of Milan. Rossella shares how she selected standout works from the Edoardo Chiossone Museum’s collection for Hokusai and Ukiyo-e: The Floating World, and gives us a peek into her work leading Italy’s cultural programming for Expo 2025 Osaka.

🎧 In this episode:

How Rossella chose the works on view at Cleve Carney Museum of Art

Her curatorial process: balancing iconic images with underseen Edo-period gems

Behind the scenes of Italy’s pavilion at Expo 2025 and how she’s representing Italian culture in Japan

How ukiyo-e developed and why it continues to resonate with modern audiences

🖼️ Featured Exhibition:
Hokusai and Ukiyo-e: The Floating World
Summer 2025, Cleve Carney Museum of Art

🌍 Learn more about Expo 2025 Osaka: expo2025.or.jp

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Episode 7 A Conversation with Artist Andi Crist

🎧 This week, Justin sits down with artist Andi Crist, whose solo exhibition will open at the Cleve Carney Museum of Art in October.

🎯 In this episode:

Andi shares stories behind some of her early sculptural works

Discussion on materials, space, and humor in her art

A teaser about the slightly cheeky title of her upcoming show.

More info on the artist:
www.andicrist.com

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🎙️ Episode: Manga, Anime, and the Floating World
This week on CleveCast, we explore the History of Manga and Anime exhibition within Hokusai and Ukiyo-e: The Floating World.

🎨 Featured Guests:

Kevin Yu (2D Restaurant) – Creative collaborator on the exhibit

Julia Walker – Assistant Curator, CCMA

Madelene Pryzbyz – Exhibition researcher and installer

🎯 Topics include:

The evolution of manga and anime as visual storytelling

How Hokusai and ukiyo-e influenced modern Japanese media

What it means to design an exhibit that's playful, nostalgic, and rooted in art history

Behind-the-scenes on building an Instagrammable, educational, and immersive space

Mentioned in this episode:

2D Restaurant (Chicago)

Hokusai’s influence on manga

Cultural curation for museum audiences

CCMA summer 2025 programming

More info about the exhibition:
[Link to exhibition page]

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In this episode, Justin speaks with set designers Sabrina Zeidler and Rick Arnold about their stunning recreation of an Edo-period village inside the Playhouse Theater.

The immersive installation blurs the lines between stage and gallery, offering visitors a walk-through experience as part of Hokusai and Ukiyo-e: The Floating World at the Cleve Carney Museum of Art.

Learn about:

The creative and logistical challenges of designing a museum-quality installation in a theater

How theatrical design informed their approach to historical accuracy

The process of bringing Edo Japan to life, from research and sketches to full-scale construction

Mentioned in this episode:

The Playhouse Theatre

Edo-period architecture and street life

Differences between stage and exhibition design

Hokusai & Ukiyo-e at CCMA

More info about the exhibition:
www.hokusai2025.org

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Credits:
Hosted by Justin Witte
Guests: Sabrina Zeidler and Rick Arnold
Produced by Justin Witte

Episode 3: Echoes of Edo – The Painted Handscrolls of Miyagawa Chōshun

In this episode of CleveCast: Voices of the CCMA, we turn our attention to two rarely seen handscrolls by Miyagawa Chōshun (1683–1753), currently on view as part of Hokusai and Ukiyo-e: The Floating World at the Cleve Carney Museum of Art.

Justin Witte shares how these painted scrolls offer a unique and intimate view into the world of Edo-period Japan. Unlike woodblock prints, Chōshun’s handscrolls are entirely painted by hand, with continuous horizontal scenes that unfold across the length of the work—inviting viewers into a flowing visual narrative.

We explore:
– Who Miyagawa Chōshun was and his place in ukiyo-e history
– How handscrolls function differently from prints as storytelling tools
– The cultural significance of the depicted scenes, from fashion to entertainment
– Why these works are so rare—and how they came to be part of the exhibition

🖼️ Hokusai and Ukiyo-e: The Floating World is on view through September 2025 at the Cleve Carney Museum of Art.

🔗 www.theccma.org
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📝 Episode Notes

Episode 2 – Echoes of Edo: Behind the Scenes with Julia Walker

🎧 In this episode of CleveCast: Voices of the CCMA, Assistant Curator Julia Walker joins Justin for a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the Historical Ukiyo-e and Edo exhibition installed in the Atrium of the McAninch Arts Center.

🖼️ This installation was designed to provide historical and cultural context for the works featured in Hokusai and Ukiyo-e: The Floating World, expanding the narrative of Edo-period Japan beyond the museum walls.

🛠️ Julia and Justin share how the exhibition came together—from research and layout to storytelling and physical design—highlighting the collaborative and creative process behind bringing a secondary space to life.

🔊 Note: Due to lost primary audio files, this episode was recorded using laptop microphones. The audio quality may vary, but the content is rich and well worth the listen!

Mentioned in this episode:

Edo-period Japan (1603–1868)

Atrium installations at the McAninch Arts Center

Exhibition design and interpretation process

The curatorial team at the Cleve Carney Museum of Art

More info about the exhibition:
www.hokusai2025.org

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Credits:
Hosted by Justin Witte
Guest: Julia Walker
Theme Music by Daniele Musto

Episode 1 – Echoes of Edo: Who Was Edoardo Chiossone?

🎧 In our very first episode, we explore the life of Edoardo Chiossone, the Italian engraver who built one of the largest and most important collections of Japanese art outside Japan.

🏛️ His legacy lives on in Genoa’s Chiossone Museum of Oriental Art, and now, through the exhibition Hokusai & Ukiyo-e: The Floating World, on view at the Cleve Carney Museum of Art.

More about the exhibition:
www.theccma.org

Follow us on Instagram and Threads: @clevecarneymuseumofart

Credits:
Hosted by Justin Witte