Members-only event: Opening of Where Islands Meet

All members of the Australia-Japan Society of Tasmania are invited to attend the opening of a new exhibition at the Allport Library and Museum of Fine Arts.

Where Islands Meet is a captivating collection of Japanese-influenced acrylic and watercolour paintings by Tony Smibert.

The artworks feature Tasmanian subjects from 1985 to 2022 and are displayed alongside Japanese masterworks from the Allport collection. Stunning Yuzen Smibert-Chiji kimonos, designed by Tony Smibert, are also on display. You can find further information here.

The exhibition will be opened by the Consul-General of Japan in Melbourne, Mr Tokuro Furuya. Places are limited, so if you would like to attend please ensure that you register promptly here.

The artist, Tony Smibert, will also be giving a public talk on Saturday 22 March. You can find further information about this event and register here.