‘FLOWING STREAMS’ SHOWS JAPANESE ART AT METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART

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NEW YORK CITY — The Metropolitan Museum of Art presents the exhibition “Flowing Streams: Scenes from Japanese Art and Life” through June 3.

Since ancient times the ceaseless flow of streams and rivers that crisscross the islands of Japan has been likened to the transitory nature of life. Japanese paintings from all ages portray the phases of Japanese life as they unfold on and alongside the flowing creeks, rivulets and rivers.

In this special installation, paintings and screens from the Metropolitan’s own collection are complemented by loans from private collections in New York and other areas.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is at 1000 Fifth Avenue. For information, 212-535-7710 or www.metmuseum.org.