Justin Witte: “Hokusai and the Art of Edo” at the MAC Aug. 23

The Cleve Carney Museum of Art (CCMA) and the McAninch Arts Center (MAC) on the College of DuPage (COD) campus present a variety of programming in conjunction with the “Hokusai & Ukiyo-e: The Floating World, Artworks from the Chiossone Collection” exhibition this summer. From lectures and workshops to social events, festivals and films, these programs add an exciting dimension to this summer’s must-see experience of Japanese art and culture.

As part of this programming, Justin Witte, Curator of the Cleve Carney Museum of Art, offers a captivating presentation, sharing the intricate process and compelling backstory behind bringing this U.S. premiere exhibition to DuPage County. He will also provide unique insight into the featured works, exploring the cultural and historical context that shaped them, and uncovering the lasting impact they have had on today's art world.

Witte is the former exhibition manager at Columbia College Chicago and has worked at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago and the Institute of Contemporary Art in Philadelphia, and was membership president of the Philadelphia artist cooperative Vox Populi. He received his MFA in studio art from the University of Illinois at Chicago, where he was a University Fellow.

Admission to the lecture is free with presentation of an exhibition ticket stub. Exhibition ticket prices are $12 for weekdays; $22 for weekends. VIP add-on packages start at $25 and include benefits such as audio tours, catalogs and exhibition merchandise. For tickets or more information visit Hokusai2025.org or call the MAC Box Office 630.942.4000.