Photo : Ecole Sogetsu
Screening "In an arrangement, a flower is a person"
Documentary filmed in 2019 during the exceptional visit to Paris of the five grand masters of the main ikebana schools and anniversary film of the Sogetsu School.
Maison de la culture du Japon à Paris (Paris 15th)
About
Ikebana Sogetsu, the art of transforming plants
A reflection of the Japanese soul, ikebana is a traditional art form. The exceptional presence of Iemoto Akane Teshigahara, grand master of the Sogetsu School, one of the most practiced schools in Japan, will be an opportunity to discover various styles of arrangements, both traditional and contemporary.
SCREENING
November 18 and 19 - 2 PM - 6 PM
November 21 - 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
"Ikebana in all its diversity" and "Sogetsu 100 years of history"
Small room (ground floor)
Free admission
Continuous screening
Our take on this event
Step into a serene world where floral artistry becomes a form of profound human expression. Through mesmerizing visual archives, you will witness the evolution of an iconic Japanese craft that turns branches and blossoms into living sculpture.
Experience the intricate world of ikebana, the Japanese art of floral arrangement, through a special screening event at the Maison de la culture du Japon in Paris. Visitors are invited to explore the history of the Sogetsu school and the versatility of its compositions, ranging from traditional roots to modern expressions, featuring grand master Iemoto Akane Teshigahara. This event is open to the public with free admission and takes place in the ground floor small hall. The venue is fully wheelchair accessible, ensuring that everyone can comfortably enjoy these looped film screenings during the scheduled dates.
Discover the profound connection between nature and human expression through the art of ikebana at the Maison de la culture du Japon in Paris. This screening series highlights the heritage of the Sogetsu school, one of Japan's most prominent floral art institutions. Audiences will have the opportunity to view two distinct documentaries: "L'ikebana dans toute sa diversité" and "Sogetsu 100 years of history." These films provide a comprehensive look at the evolution of floral design guided by the expertise of grand master Iemoto Akane Teshigahara.
The screenings take place in the small hall located on the ground floor. The films are shown in a continuous loop on Wednesday, November 18 and Thursday, November 19, 2026, from 14:00 to 18:00, and again on Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 15:30 to 18:30. Entry is free for all attendees. The venue is equipped to welcome visitors in wheelchairs, offering an inclusive space to appreciate this traditional Japanese craft and its contemporary developments.
