The Art Of Washi Comes To Dayton
The Dayton Art Institute currently has an exhibit on display “Washi Transformed.” It is New Expressions in Japanese Paper. I have actually never seen such a quite extensive and immersive…
Celebrating Summer: Meet The Organ That Is Drawing Music Lovers To The DAI
Outside the large, open doors of the Dayton Art Institute’s (DAI) auditorium, instruments scream as though from another world. High-pitched trumpets and the whine of strings filter out into the…
India’s Sacred Prints Head to The DAI In New Exhibition
On July 21, 2023, I drove downtown to visit the beautiful Dayton Art Institute (DAI). I have been there often but was especially excited this time because of the recently…
My Voice: My Experience Giving a TED Talk
All Photos by Emerie Lukas Yep, you read that title correctly. I gave a speech – a very special one at that. And I’m here to tell you the story.…
Dayton Art Institute, NAACP to Reveal Exhibit Celebrating Black History
To celebrate Juneteenth, the Dayton Art Institute has announced that it will be revealing an exhibit in partnership with the Dayton Unit NAACP that will celebrate black history through art.…
Ukiyo-e: The Artform That Spread Around the Globe
Japanese woodblock paintings or Ukiyo-e have grown in popularity around the world throughout the 21st century. Among collectors and enthusiasts, Japanese woodblocks have become a hallmark of East Asian art.…