Lecture | Impressions: Artistic Encounters between Japan and France is a free lecture event hosted by the Embassy of Japan in Washington, D.C. It takes place Thursday, July 30, 2026 · 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM EDT at Japan Information & Culture Center, Embassy of Japan. Admission is free. Tickets are required. Nearest Metro: 4-min walk from Farragut North (Red).
Join Dr. Helen Swift for a lecture exploring the fascinating artistic encounters between Japan and France. Discover how Japanese artists drew inspiration from Paris during a pivotal period, and how their work introduced a new wave of Western-style painting.
This event is hosted by the Japan Information & Culture Center, Embassy of Japan. It offers a unique opportunity to delve into the cultural and artistic connections that shaped both Japanese and French art history.
The lecture takes place at the Japan Information & Culture Center, located at 1150 18th Street Northwest Suite 100, Washington, DC 20036. Attendance is free of charge. Please register via the provided Eventbrite link.
Japan Information & Culture Center, Embassy of Japan
1150 18th Street Northwest Suite 100, Washington, DC 20036
4-min walk from Farragut North · Red (approx.)
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