From Strand to Sculpture: Contemporary Japanese Basketry 2026
published: 11 Feb 2026, 2 min read
when: 05 Feb 2026 - 12 Apr 2026 | venue: Gamble House | cost: $20 | address: 4 Westmoreland Place, Pasadena 91103n Feb. 5, 2026, the Gamble House will premiere From Strand to Sculpture: Contemporary Japanese Basketry, an exhibition of bamboo art crafted by highly skilled and specialized Japanese artists, featuring pieces on loan from the collections of Carl and Marilynn Thoma and the Thoma Foundation in Dallas, Texas.
Running through Apr. 12, 2026, this will be the fourth contemporary art overlay presented at the Gamble House over the past twelve years. Visitors will be surprised and delighted by the mastery of the art form on display, and by the variety of works, from precise and contained vessels to dramatic sculptural forms that show the expressive power of bamboo. All have been chosen with the theme of the elements, echoing the importance of nature as a theme in the design of the Gambles’ home.
The Gamble House will also present a robust slate of public programs to complement the exhibition.
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