Dr Colin Brady: Dealer’s Choice: How Japanese art dealers transformed the Asian art market in America

In the late 19th and early 20th century the introduction of Japanese art dealers to the American art market shifted the purchasing habits of Asian art by private buyers and public institutions. While Asian countries reached out to the world through World’s Fairs and international exhibitions, enhancing their standing among their global peers, Japanese art dealers began selling and educating the broader public on the less familiar arts of Asia. The materials, books and exhibitions they would produce often preceded the production of similar literature by their American counterparts. This talk will explore the effectiveness these dealers had in transmitting Asian art and culture while simultaneously profiting from their exploits.