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INTERNATIONAL NETSUKE SOCIETY

Boston Convention 2024

October 10-14

Courtyard Boston Downtown

275 Tremont Street, Boston MA 02116

Immerse yourself in the world of Japanese art and the artistry of Japanese netsuke for a unique 5-day event. From Oct 10th to 14th, 2024, experts, collectors and educators will collaborate to share their wealth of experience and knowledge. Enjoy hands-on workshops, insightful lectures, and the chance to meet contemporary netsuke artists. Discover unique pieces in the Dealer's Room, and most importantly, have a fabulous time!

Learn more at netsuke.org/2024-Boston-Netsuke-Convention

LECTURES

Autumn Reflections in Japanese Lacquer Art
by Steve Koppich

Kiseruzutsu - The Other Sagemono Revisited
by Milton Stratos

Carved Art: Netsuke and Book Illustration
by Joe Earle

Yokai
by David Butsumyo

Kagamibuta and other Metal Works from the Goddard Weld Collection
by Dieuwke Eijer

A Tactile Vision: The Depiction of Blindness in Netsuke
by Saskia Goldschmid

WORKSHOPS


Unusual Materials in Netsuke and Sagemono
by Richard Lutton

Contemporary Reconstruction of Classic Netsuke
by Dr. Ikuko Kimura

Daily Schedule for the INS Boston Convention

THURSDAY

OCTOBER 10, 2024
5:00 pm Registration Opens
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Welcome Reception - co-sponsored by Bonhams

FRIDAY

OCTOBER 11, 2024
9:00 am Registration 
9:30 am
 Welcome
10:00 am - 10:45 am Lecture 
Autumn Reflections in Japanese Lacquer Art by Steve Koppich
10:45 am - 11:15 am Coffee Break
11:15 am - 12:15 pm Lecture
Kiseruzutsu - The Other Sagemono Revisited by Milton Stratos
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm Dealers Exhibition Room
Washington Ballroom

SATURDAY

OCTOBER 12, 2024
9:30 am Announcements
10:00 am - 10:45 am Lecture
Carved Art: Netsuke and Book Illustration by Joe Earle
Building on themes developed in his catalogue for the 2001 Boston Exhibition: 
Netsuke: Fantasy and Reality in Japanese Miniature Sculpture.  Joe Earle will explore some connections between Edo period netsuke, paintings, and books printed from carved wooden blocks.
10:45 am - 11:15 am Coffee Break
11:15 am - 12:15 pm

Workshops
Unusual Materials in Netsuke and Sagemono
by Richard Lutton

Contemporary Reconstruction of Classic Netsuke
by Dr. Ikuko Kimura
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm Dealers Exhibition Room
Washington Ballroom

SUNDAY

OCTOBER 13, 2024
9:30 am Announcements
10:10 am - 10:45 am Lecture
Kagamibuta and other Metal Works from the Goddard Weld Collection
by Dieuwke Eijer
10:45 am - 11:15 am Coffee Break
11:15 am - 12:00 pm Lecture
A Tactile Vision: The Depiction of Blindness in Netsuke
by Saskia Goldschmid
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm Dealers Exhibition Room
Washington Ballroom

MONDAY

OCTOBER 14, 2024
9:30 am Announcements
10:00 am - 10:45 am Lecture
Yokai
by David Butsumyo
10:45 am - 11:15 am Coffee Break
11:15 am - 12:00 Member’s Meeting
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Dealers Exhibition Room
Washington Ballroom
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Cocktails & Final Dinner


HOTEL


Courtyard Marriott Boston Downtown

275 Tremont Street, Boston MA 02116

TEL: 617-426-1400        HOTEL WEBSITE


The International Netsuke Society is vehemently opposed to the trafficking, trade or commerce of illegal ivory, horn or any other illegal material. We support and comply with all international laws and regulations, including but not limited to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), the Endangered Species Act, and the African Elephant Conservation Act.