Experience a unique perspective from lead designer Elie Glyn as he outlines the inspirations behind, and considerations involved, in tailoring a space to celebrate the aesthetics of “Painting Edo: Japanese Art from the Feinberg Collection” —the museums’ largest ever exhibition. This exhibition design helps give acute context and opens a window onto the supremely rich visual culture of Japan’s early modern era while providing a respite from the hectic nature of contemporary life. “Painting Edo: Japanese Art from the Feinberg Collection”—the largest exhibition ever presented at the Harvard Art Museums—offers a window onto the supremely rich visual culture of Japan’s early modern era.  TAKE A CLOSER LOOK:    + Watch "Setting the Fans Afloat: Art Talk with Elie Glyn and Sean Lunsford" to learn more about desgining and installing the 'ogi nagashi' inspired Japanese fans wall: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFtu1WBWd6s + Soga Shōhaku, “Race at Uji River,” Edo period, c. 1764. Six-panel folding screen; ink, color, and gold on paper. Promised gift of Robert S. and Betsy G. Feinberg, TL42147.30. https://hvrd.art/o/340554. + Sakai Hōitsu, “Birds and Flowers of the Twelve Months,” Edo period, c. 1820–28. Set of 12 hanging scrolls; ink, color, and gold on silk. Promised gift of Robert S. and Betsy G. Feinberg, TL42096.14. https://hvrd.art/o/340420. + SPECIAL EXHIBITION—“Painting Edo: Japanese Art from the Feinberg Collection” http://www.harvardartmuseums.org/paintingedo --- SPEAKER: Elie Glyn, Assistant Director for Exhibitions, Collections Management, Harvard Art Museums. Music: “The Air Escaping” by Blue Dot Sessions. © Blue Dot Sessions.  © President and Fellows of Harvard College. Video:  John Neely. For questions related to permission for commercial use of this video, please contact the Department of Digital Imaging and Visual Resources at am_divr@harvard.edu.