Japan Supernatural

immed lights and a sky of paper lanterns at the entrance ‘Japan Supernatural’ demarcates the crossing of thresholds. While these immersive elements transport visitors into the metaphysical realms of Japanese folklore, they are also part of an anthropological curatorial approach, clearly evoking notions of the ‘traditional’ – a loaded concept ineluctably tied to the equally slippery idea of ‘authenticity.' Such theatrical features invite skepticism around the sensationalisation of Asian Art in Australia and was a concern unfortunately confirmed