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This door is a work of art by Kazumi Tanaka, a living artist born in 1962.
First conceived in 1996 during an unusual artist residency at Sabbathday Lake in Maine (the last active Shaker community in the world), Tanaka’s door was not shown until 2025. As part of The ICA/Boston’s Believers exhibition, the anamorphic door sat permanently ajar and is said to have alluded to Shaker founder Mother Ann Lee’s sentiment that the Shakers should open windows and doors to receive “whoever will arrive” in a spirit of openness and generosity.
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Openness and generosity are always appreciated
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indeed they are Ritva 😊
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That’s a beautiful door, and a thoughtful exhibit.
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Thank you for your comment Dan. The craftsmanship of this artist is exceptional.
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Excellent photo, Mary and a poignant perspective on the meaning of open doors.
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Thank you so much for your comment Suzette 😊
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You are most welcome, Mary.
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Not to sound mean, but I really hope that sketch of Mother Anne Lee isn’t true to form…
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Hahahahaha! I saw that. Quite a forehead!!
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Ok, I don’t feel so bad for blurting that out!
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What an eloquent image, especially with its story.
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Thank you so much for your comment
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