Unique in its approach and unprecedented in its access to the exclusive geishas of Kyoto, documentary film "Hannari: Geisha Modern" shows the Geisha as dedicated artists and proud purveyors of Japanese tradition in their full glory.

The San Luis Obispo Museum of Art will present a screening of the 94-minute film on Monday at 7 p.m. with a discussion afterward at its 1010 Broad St. location. Tickets are available at the door for $5 for members or $7 for nonmembers. 

Observe how the attention to detail in their dress, makeup and hairstyle that allows these women to truly become a "work of art." San Luis Obispo Museum of Art recognizes that film making is a visual art form and is delighted to provide a series of outstanding documentary movies inspired by its current exhibitions.

Each film has been carefully selected to enhance your experience of the Musem of Art’s exhibits and to deepen your understanding of the work on display. The current exhibit at the Museum of Art that has inspired this screening is "The White Gowns," works by Melinda Forbes, Peg Eckert, Jennifer Blue and Nancy Martin. These extraordinary Craftmakers have created a pastiche of pale altered apparel from recycled and repurposed materials truly redefining clothing as an artform.

More information can be found at www.sloma.org.