One of the most important art, design and philosophical movements to come out of Japan is now nearly a hundred years old. It's called Mingei, or folk crafts. It reflects a reaction to modernity ...

Mingei International Museum is located in Balboa Park on the Plaza de Panama. The museum features dynamic, changing exhibitions of folk art, craft, and design from all eras and cultures of the world.

Although prevalent in denim, indigo has a footprint that extends to art and craft, as well as spirituality and science. Mingei International Museum’s exhibition Blue Gold: The Art and Science of ...