Japan and the Victorians October 28, 2012

'Japan and the Victorians' will highlight the Victorian passion for Japanese culture and art. Works that depict the Japanese influence on American art in the 19th century and objects that show the Western influence on Japanese art will be on display. The foundation of this exhibit will draw from Mr. Plant's collection of Meiji era floor vases, ceramics and furniture that were part of the Tampa Bay Hotel. Works will also be on loan from private collections, Appleton Museum of Art, Grolier Club of New York, Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg, Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, and Polk Museum of Art.