Toshiko Takaezu Exhibition Celebration with Glenn Adamson

Schedule

Wed Oct 08 2025 at 05:00 pm to 07:00 pm

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Location

Chazen Museum of Art | Madison, WI

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Join us for an evening of art and dialogue as we celebrate Toshiko Takaezu: Worlds Within.
About this Event

Join us for an evening of art and dialogue as we celebrate , the first nationally touring retrospective of the artist’s work in 20 years.

The event begins at 5 p.m. with a talk by the exhibition’s co-curator Glenn Adamson, offering a window into Toshiko Takaezu and her practice.

At 6 p.m. the program will continue with a public reception in the Mead Witter Lobby with complimentary appetizers, a cash bar, and a chance to explore the exhibition.

Free and open to all. RSVPs appreciated, walk-ins welcome.


About Glenn Adamson:

Glenn Adamson is a curator, writer, and historian, as well as the co-curator of Toshiko Takaezu: Worlds Within. Dr. Adamson is Artistic Director for Design Doha, a biennial in Qatar; curator at large for the Vitra Design Museum; and editor of , a quarterly online journal published by the Chipstone Foundation. His most recent book, , was published by Bloomsbury in December 2024.

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Image (detail): Toshiko Takaezu with Gaea (1979–) installed at LongHouse Reserve, East Hampton, New York, June 19–September, 1994. Toshiko Takaezu Archives. © Family of Toshiko Takaezu


Frequently Asked Questions:

Where should I park?

There are several parking garages within a few blocks of the museum. Limited accessible parking stalls are located in front of the building. Contact UW Transportation Services for more information: https://transportation.wisc.edu/visitor-parking/. We are also on several Madison Metro bus routes, and BCycle stations are nearby.


Where at the museum is this event?

The event will take place in the Chazen's Mead Witter Lobby.


Can I call if I have questions?

Yes! You can call the welcome desk to speak with our Visitor Services team at 608-263-2246.

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Chazen Museum of Art, 750 University Avenue, Madison, United States

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