This event is in the past.It took place on January 27, 2026 at University of Michigan Museum of Art.
Discover how Asian artists tricked clay into mimicking fabric and defying gravity. UMMA curators unpack centuries of ceramic rebellion, from trade routes to revolutionary techniques.
Art history talk
Asian ceramics
Curator-led
Educational
Tips
🏺see vessels that look like draped fabric
🎟️museum admission is free for everyone
🎓led by two UMMA curators plus specialist
Subject Matters: Is It Clay?
Burns Park
Discover how Asian artists tricked clay into mimicking fabric and defying gravity. UMMA curators unpack centuries of ceramic rebellion, from trade routes to revolutionary techniques.
Art history talk
Asian ceramics
Curator-led
Educational
Tips
🏺see vessels that look like draped fabric
🎟️museum admission is free for everyone
🎓led by two UMMA curators plus specialist
Make it an outing
Add nearby spots before or after your event