Steam Dreams Event Series
February 12 – May 19, 2021
Coinciding with the Steam Dreams: The Japanese Public Bath exhibition, The Japan Foundation, Sydney presents the Steam Dreams Event Series, an event program exploring the concept of sentō (public bathhouse) as a cultural touchstone and all the different ways it brings people together. Sentō is a space that unites community, where locals have gathered for centuries to soak, exchange news and enjoy quiet banter.
Running from February to May, this event series features a selection of free film screenings, workshops and a catalogue launch and talk event. First, take a deep dive into the world of Japanese bathing culture with monthly free film screenings at Palace Central. In March, learn about the history of sentō from the materials used to bathhouse preservation in contemporary society in the exhibition catalogue launch and talk event. Finally, get into the spirit of sentō with tile painting and stamp making workshops for kids in April and May.
EXPLORE THE PROGRAM
February 12, 2021 – May 22, 2021
Steam Dreams:
The Japanese Public Bath
Exhibition
The Japan Foundation Gallery
UPCOMING EVENTS
March 24, 2021
6:30pm – 8:35pm
Her Love Boils Bathwater
Film Screening
Palace Cinemas Central
BOOKINGS FULL
April 9 & 10, 2021
10:00am – 12:00pm
Tile Painting
Workshop
The Japan Foundation, Sydney
April 22, 2021
6:00pm – 8:23pm
Melancholic
Film Screening
Palace Cinemas Central
May 8 & 15, 2021
10:00am – 12:00pm (May 8)
10:00am – 1:00pm (May 15)
Stamp Making
Workshop
The Japan Foundation, Sydney
May 19, 2021
6:30pm – 8:01pm
Mio on the Shore
Film Screening
Palace Cinemas Central
PAST EVENTS
February 12, 2021
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Steam Dreams: The Japanese Public Bath
Opening Reception
The Japan Foundation, Sydney
February 24, 2021
6:30pm – 8:18pm
Thermae Romae
Film Screening
Palace Cinemas Central
BOOKINGS FULL
March 13, 2021
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Catalogue Launch with Eloise Rapp
Talk
The Japan Foundation, Sydney & Online
IN-PERSON BOOKINGS FULL
March 20, 2021
3:00pm – 7:00pm
CANCELLED
Steam Dreams: The Japanese Public Bath
Art After Hours – Extended Hours
The Japan Foundation, Sydney
STEAM DREAMS PROGRAM
DETAILS
Click on program tiles for related event information.
VENUE
The Japan Foundation, Sydney*
Level 4, Central Park
28 Broadway, Chippendale NSW 2008
*Film screenings will be held at Palace Central. See event page for more information.
ENQUIRIES
(02) 8239 0055
Header image: Kanda Sakurai, Shizuoka Izusan Onsen, c. 1930’s. © Kjeld Duits Collection
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