Puppetry of Shadow and Light

The international art of shadow puppetry transcends time and geography. This exhibition presents artifacts and film honoring the ancient, traditional, and avant-garde forms of this vivid art. The exhibition features examples of traditional and modern puppets and screens from India, Indonesia, Cambodia, Thailand, Greece, Turkey, and Western Europe. It also includes figures, designs, and performance videos representing contemporary innovators Stephen Kaplin, Julie Taymor, Mabou Mines, Mireya Cueto, Larry Reed, Janie Geiser, and Theodora Skipitares, who have been influenced by shadow puppetry’s traditions.