Mingei’s collection holds over 30,000 objects of folk art, craft, and design. With storage at capacity, acquisitions are carefully considered to align with our mission—especially the commitment to exhibit and collect the work of contemporary artists.
Recent highlights include incredible works featured in “Blue Gold: The Art and Science of Indigo” by Laura Kina, Christina Kim (dosa), Aranya Naturals Artisans, Khalid Khatri, and Irfan Anwar Khatri.
A highlight of “Blue Gold,” Shelly Jyoti’s “18th Century Merchant Ship,” explores the impact of the indigo trade in her home country of India, as well as the traditional textile craft known as ajrakh.
With generous support from Audrey Ratner, the Museum has acquired one woven panel from Porfirio Gutiérrez’ magnificent installation entitled “Temporary Spaces,” which evokes the migration of monarch butterflies and people who must cross geopolitical borders to survive.
“Dawn,” a woven work by Bay-Area artist Youngmin Lee, reflects her embrace of the traditional Korean textile arts of jogakbo and bojagi and her reconnection with her own heritage.
Read more about each of these impactful pieces in the “Blue Gold” digital publication and visit them in person, on view at Mingei until March 14.
Link to the catalog page featuring Laura Kina’s artwork.
