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KŌGEI: THE FRAGILITY OF TRADITION

Exclusive Trailer Screening and Cultural Conversation Hosted by Stella Holmes

Coral Gables, FL — January 2, 2026 - Stella Holmes is pleased to invite the community to a special cultural evening on Tuesday, January 20th, featuring the exclusive trailer screening of Kōgei: The Fragility of Tradition, an upcoming documentary highlighting the powerful voices of three women in Kōgei who are preserving and transforming centuriesold Japanese craft traditions. The event will take place from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM at the Lowe Art Museum, located at 1301 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146.

Kōgei: The Fragility of Tradition explores the evolving landscape of Japanese craftsmanship and the shifting roles of women within traditional artistic lineages. Focusing on three trailblazing female Kōgei artists, the documentary sheds light on the resilience, creativity, and cultural devotion required to sustain these revered practices in a rapidly changing world.

As part of the evening’s program, attendees will hear from special guest Dr. Alan Scott Pate, the leading authority on antique Japanese dolls (ningyō) outside of Japan. Dr. Pate is the author of Art as Ambassador: The Japanese Friendship Dolls of 1927, a landmark publication that examines how Japanese dolls served as cultural emissaries during one of the earliest international exchange efforts between Japan and the United States.

“I am honored to share this preview of Kōgei: The Fragility of Tradition,” said Stella Holmes. “The three women featured in the film are not only exceptional artists — they are guardians of heritage. Their stories reflect the strength required to preserve tradition while navigating a changing world.”

The evening will feature the trailer screening followed by a discussion on the future of Kōgei, the significance of women’s evolving roles in traditional arts, and Dr. Pate’s insights into the cultural history of Japanese dollmaking and cross-cultural artistic exchange. This event is made possible through the generous support of Emergent Global Investments, Marber Arellano, Emma Garavito, PURE Insurance, MarshMCLennan Agency, Kavachnina Gallery and Design Builders.

For information, please contact: Stella Holmes 305-905-8823 sholmes@thebrickellian.com

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