Poet Minamoto no Kintada from page 5A of the printed book of "Thirty-Six Immortal Poets" (SanjÅ«rokkasen), Kōetsu edition c. 1610

Editor: Here we have a page from the printed book "Thirty-Six Immortal Poets," featuring Poet Minamoto no Kintada. It's from the Momoyama period, with calligraphy by Hon'ami Kōetsu. It feels very formal and stylized. What stands out to you? Curator: The rigid posture and dress are indeed stylized, but also indicative of the social expectations placed upon figures like Minamoto no Kintada. As a poet and nobleman, his identity was deeply intertwined with his social role. How does this tension between individual expression and social constraint resonate with you? Editor: It makes me think about how artists of color had to navigate similar constraints in different historical periods. Curator: Precisely! It's about understanding how power structures influence artistic production and representation across cultures and eras. Editor: That's something I'll definitely keep in mind going forward. Curator: And I'm grateful to consider the impact of social constraint on the freedom of artistic expression.